William Mure

Scottish scholar and politician (1799–1860)
Person human Q8015942
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William Mure

Summary

William Mure is a human[1]. He was born in Caldwell Castle[2]. He was born on July 10, 1799[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on April 1, 1860[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Mure was born in Caldwell Castle[2].
  • William Mure died in London[4].
  • William Mure was born on July 10, 1799[3].
  • William Mure was born on July 9, 1799[9].
  • William Mure died on April 1, 1860[5].
  • William Mure's father was William Mure of Caldwell[10].
  • William Mure's mother was Anne Hunter Blair[11].
  • Among William Mure's spouses was Laura Markham[12].
  • A child of William Mure was Laura Mure[13].
  • A child of William Mure was William Mure[14].
  • A child of William Mure was Anne Mure[15].
  • A child of William Mure was Emma Mure[16].
  • A child of William Mure was Charles Reginald Mure[17].
  • A child of William Mure was James Mure[18].
  • William Mure held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • William Mure held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[20].
  • William Mure's professions included politician[6].
  • William Mure's professions included writer[7].
  • William Mure held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • William Mure held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • William Mure held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • William Mure's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[24].
  • William Mure's education included a stint at Westminster School[25].
  • William Mure is recorded as male[26].
  • William Mure's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Caldwell Castle[2], William Mure… Recorded date of birth include July 10, 1799[3] and July 9, 1799[9]. His father was he of Caldwell[10]. His mother was Anne Hunter Blair[11].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[24], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and Westminster School[25], a boarding school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1179[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and writer[7]. Positions held include member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1852[37]; member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1847[40]; and member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1841[43].

Personal Life

Among William Mure's spouses was Laura Markham[12]. Children include Laura Mure[13]; he[14], a politician[44], 1830–1880[45], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[46]; Anne Mure[15]; Emma Mure[16], 1833–1911[47]; Charles Reginald Mure[17]; and James Mure[18]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[48].

Death and Burial

William Mure died on April 1, 1860[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

William Mure ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was William Mure born?

William Mure's place of birth was Caldwell Castle[2].

Where did William Mure die?

William Mure passed away in London[4].

Who were William Mure's parents?

William Mure's father was William Mure of Caldwell[10]. William Mure's mother was Anne Hunter Blair[11].

Who was William Mure married to?

William Mure's spouses include Laura Markham[12].

What did William Mure do for work?

William Mure worked as politician[6] and writer[7].

Where did William Mure go to school?

William Mure was educated at University of Edinburgh[24] and Westminster School[25].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [27] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [48] . wikidata.org.
  22. [6] . wikidata.org.
  23. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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