James John McLeod Innes

Scottish military officer (1830–1907); recipient of the Victoria Cross
Person human Q6136870
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Summary

James John McLeod Innes was born on February 5, 1830[1], in Cambridge[2]. He died on December 13, 1907[3], in Cambridge[4]. He worked as an engineer[5] and biographer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Cambridge City Cemetery[8]
  • Father: James Innes[9]
  • Mother: Jane Alicia McLeod[10]
  • Spouse: Lucy Jane Macpherson[11]
  • Child: Hugh McLeod Innes[12], Arthur Douglas Innes[13], James Edgeworth Innes[14], Alicia Sibella Innes[15]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16]
  • Educated at: University of Edinburgh[17]
  • Award received: Victoria Cross[18], Companion of the Order of the Bath[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Military branch: British Army[21]
  • Commons category: James John McLeod Innes[22]
  • Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[23]
  • Participated in conflict: Indian Mutiny of 1857[24]
  • Family name: Innes[25]
  • Given name: James[26]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]

Why It Matters

James John McLeod Innes is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was James John McLeod Innes born?

James John McLeod Innes's place of birth was Cambridge[2].

Where did James John McLeod Innes die?

James John McLeod Innes passed away in Cambridge[4].

Who were James John McLeod Innes's parents?

James John McLeod Innes's father was James Innes[9]. James John McLeod Innes's mother was Jane Alicia McLeod[10].

Who was James John McLeod Innes married to?

James John McLeod Innes's spouses include Lucy Jane Macpherson[11].

What did James John McLeod Innes do for work?

James John McLeod Innes worked as an engineer[5] and biographer[6].

Where did James John McLeod Innes go to school?

James John McLeod Innes was educated at University of Edinburgh[17].

What awards did James John McLeod Innes receive?

Honors received include Victoria Cross[18] and Companion of the Order of the Bath[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [1] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · AntiDerangedKhanTengriAction · 2026-10-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Family name → Innes
    Described by source → Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement
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