David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford

British politician (1871-1940)
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David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford

Summary

David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford is a human[1]. Born in Dunecht[2], he… he was born on October 10, 1871[3]. He passed away in Stonehaven[4]. He died on March 8, 1940[5]. He worked as a politician[6], aristocrat[7], and art historian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (222 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford's place of birth was Dunecht[2].
  • David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford passed away in Stonehaven[4].
  • David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford was born on October 10, 1871[3].
  • David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford died on March 8, 1940[5].
  • David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford's father was James Lindsay, 26th Earl of Crawford[10].
  • David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford's mother was Emily Bootle-Wilbraham[11].
  • David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford was married to Constance Pelly[12].
  • A child of David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford was David Lindsay, 28th Earl of Crawford[13].
  • A child of David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford was James Lindsay[14].
  • A child of David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford was Lady Margaret Lindsay[15].
  • A child of David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford was Lady Cynthia Lindsay[16].
  • A child of David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford was Lady Elizabeth Lindsay[17].
  • A child of David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford was Lady Mary Lindsay[18].
  • David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
  • David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford's professions included politician[6].
  • David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford worked as an aristocrat[7].
  • David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford worked as an art historian[8].
  • David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford held the position of member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford held the position of member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford held the position of member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford held the position of member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford held the position of member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford held the position of member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
  • David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford's education included a stint at Magdalen College[26].
  • David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford's education included a stint at Eton College[27].

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Origins and Family

David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford was born in Dunecht[2]. He was born on October 10, 1871[3]. His father was James Lindsay, 26th Earl of Crawford[10]. His mother was Emily Bootle-Wilbraham[11].

Education

Educated at Magdalen College[26] and Eton College[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], aristocrat[7], and art historian[8]. Positions held include member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1910[30]; member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1910[33]; member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1906[36]; member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1900[39]; member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1895[42]; and member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1892[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Thistle[46], Order of Leopold[47], and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[48].

Personal Life

David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford was married to Constance Pelly[12]. Children include David Lindsay, 28th Earl of Crawford[13], a politician[49], 1900–1975[50], of United Kingdom[51], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[52]; James Lindsay[14], a politician[53], 1906–1997[54], of United Kingdom[55]; Lady Margaret Lindsay[15], 1902–1993[56]; Lady Cynthia Lindsay[16], 1904–1997[57]; Lady Elizabeth Lindsay[17], 1908–1937[58]; and Lady Mary Lindsay[18]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[59].

Death and Burial

David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford died on March 8, 1940[5]. He died in Stonehaven[4].

Why It Matters

David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (222 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford born?

Born in Dunecht[2], David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford…

Where did David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford die?

David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford died in Stonehaven[4].

Who were David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford's parents?

David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford's father was James Lindsay, 26th Earl of Crawford[10]. David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford's mother was Emily Bootle-Wilbraham[11].

Who was David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford married to?

David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford's spouses include Constance Pelly[12].

What did David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford do for work?

David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford worked as politician[6], aristocrat[7], and art historian[8].

Where did David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford go to school?

David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford was educated at Magdalen College[26] and Eton College[27].

What awards did David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford receive?

Honors received include Order of the Thistle[46], Order of Leopold[47], and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[48].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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