Archibald Johnston

Scottish politician
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Archibald Johnston

Summary

Archibald Johnston is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1611[2]. He died on January 1, 1663[3]. He worked as a diplomat[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Archibald Johnston was born on January 1, 1611[2].
  • Archibald Johnston died on January 1, 1663[3].
  • Archibald Johnston's father was James Johnston[6].
  • Archibald Johnston's mother was Elizabeth Craig[7].
  • Archibald Johnston was married to Helen Hay[8].
  • A child of Archibald Johnston was Rachel Johnston[9].
  • A child of Archibald Johnston was Helene Johnston[10].
  • A child of Archibald Johnston was James Johnston[11].
  • A child of Archibald Johnston was Samuel Johnston[12].
  • A child of Archibald Johnston was Eupham Johnston[13].
  • A child of Archibald Johnston was Janet Johnston[14].
  • Archibald Johnston held citizenship in Kingdom of Scotland[15].
  • Archibald Johnston's professions included diplomat[4].
  • Archibald Johnston held the position of Member of the Parliament of Scotland[16].
  • Archibald Johnston was educated at University of Glasgow[17].
  • Archibald Johnston was a member of Faculty of Advocates[18].
  • Archibald Johnston is recorded as male[19].
  • Archibald Johnston's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Archibald Johnston's Commons category is recorded as Archibald Johnston[21].
  • The cause of death was hanging to death[22].
  • Archibald Johnston's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[23].
  • Archibald Johnston's family name is recorded as Johnston[24].
  • Archibald Johnston's given name is recorded as Archibald[25].
  • Archibald Johnston's manner of death is recorded as capital punishment[26].
  • Archibald Johnston's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Archibald Johnston was born on January 1, 1611[2]. His father was James Johnston[6]. His mother was Elizabeth Craig[7].

Education

Archibald Johnston's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[17].

Career and Affiliations

Archibald Johnston worked as a diplomat[4]. He held the position of Member of the Parliament of Scotland[16].

Personal Life

Archibald Johnston was married to Helen Hay[8]. Children include Rachel Johnston[9], b. 1640[28]; Helene Johnston[10]; James Johnston[11], a politician[29], 1655–1737[30], of Kingdom of Scotland[31]; Samuel Johnston[12]; Eupham Johnston[13]; and Janet Johnston[14].

Death and Burial

Archibald Johnston died on January 1, 1663[3]. The cause of death was hanging to death[22].

Why It Matters

Archibald Johnston ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Archibald Johnston's parents?

Archibald Johnston's father was James Johnston[6]. Archibald Johnston's mother was Elizabeth Craig[7].

Who was Archibald Johnston married to?

Archibald Johnston's spouses include Helen Hay[8].

What did Archibald Johnston do for work?

Archibald Johnston worked as diplomat[4].

Where did Archibald Johnston go to school?

Archibald Johnston was educated at University of Glasgow[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [2] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id 14933
    Yale lux id person/9785b9e8-39f0-4aac-b5b0-08019648197a
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Scotland
    Vatican library id (former scheme) ADV12015414
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