James Robertson, Baron Robertson

British politician (1845–1909)
Person human Q1766003
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Summary

James Robertson, Baron Robertson was born on August 10, 1845[1]. He died on February 2, 1909[2]. He worked as a judge[3], politician[4], and jurist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Father: Robert John Robertson[7]
  • Mother: Helen Saunders Bannerman[8]
  • Spouse: Philadelphia Mary Lucy Fraser[9]
  • Child: Philadelphia Sybil Robertson[10], Robert Bannerman Fraser Robertson[11], Hugh Robertson[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
  • Position held: member of the House of Lords[14], member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], Lord President of the Court of Session[17], Lords of Appeal in Ordinary[18], Solicitor General for Scotland[19], Lord Advocate[20]
  • Educated at: University of Edinburgh[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Member of political party: Conservative Party[23]
  • Commons category: James Robertson, Baron Robertson[24]
  • Family name: Robertson[25]
  • Given name: James[26]
  • Work location: London[27]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
  • Name in native language: James Robertson, Baron Robertson[30]
  • Candidacy in election: 1886 United Kingdom general election[31], 1885 United Kingdom general election[32]

Why It Matters

James Robertson, Baron Robertson is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Who were James Robertson, Baron Robertson's parents?

James Robertson, Baron Robertson's father was Robert John Robertson[7]. James Robertson, Baron Robertson's mother was Helen Saunders Bannerman[8].

Who was James Robertson, Baron Robertson married to?

James Robertson, Baron Robertson's spouses include Philadelphia Mary Lucy Fraser[9].

What did James Robertson, Baron Robertson do for work?

James Robertson, Baron Robertson worked as a judge[3], politician[4], and jurist[5].

Where did James Robertson, Baron Robertson go to school?

James Robertson, Baron Robertson was educated at University of Edinburgh[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . The London Gazette 26203. wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [2] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4h ago · Sam11333 · 2026-10-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 4
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  2. 5d ago · Rouletteer · 2026-10-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → member of the House of Lords, member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom +5
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  3. 5d ago · Rouletteer · 2026-10-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → member of the House of Lords, member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom +5
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  5. 5d ago · Rouletteer · 2026-10-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'commons', 'de', 'en']
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