James Lushington

British politician; officer and Director of the East India Company
Person human Q16066152
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Summary

James Lushington was born on January 1, 1779[1]. He died on May 29, 1859[2]. He worked as a politician[3]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[4]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1780[5]
  • Date of death: May 25, 1859[6]
  • Place of burial: Kensal Green Cemetery[7]
  • Father: James Stephen Lushington[8]
  • Mother: Mary Christian[9]
  • Spouse: Rosetta Sophie Costen[10]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11], Kingdom of Great Britain[12]
  • Position held: member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], member of the 9th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15]
  • Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Family name: Lushington[18]
  • Given name: James[19]
  • Work location: London[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]

Why It Matters

James Lushington is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Who were James Lushington's parents?

James Lushington's father was James Stephen Lushington[8]. James Lushington's mother was Mary Christian[9].

Who was James Lushington married to?

James Lushington's spouses include Rosetta Sophie Costen[10].

What did James Lushington do for work?

James Lushington worked as a politician[3].

What awards did James Lushington receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  15. [2] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [4] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · AntiDerangedKhanTengriAction · 2026-10-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician
    Hansard (1803–2005) id → mr-james-lushington
    Prabook id → 2459106
    Mother → Mary Christian
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