James Stirling

British naval officer and colonial administrator (1791–1865)
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James Stirling
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James Stirling

Summary

James Stirling is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lanarkshire[2]. He was born on January 28, 1791[3]. He died in Surrey[4]. He died on April 22, 1865[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and naval officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (121 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lanarkshire[2], James Stirling…
  • James Stirling died in Surrey[4].
  • James Stirling was born on January 28, 1791[3].
  • James Stirling was born on January 1791[9].
  • James Stirling died on April 22, 1865[5].
  • Burial took place at Stoke next Guildford[10].
  • James Stirling's father was Andrew Stirling of Drumpellier[11].
  • James Stirling's mother was Anne Dorothea Stirling[12].
  • James Stirling was married to Ellen Stirling (née Mangles)[13].
  • A child of James Stirling was Andrew Frederick Stirling[14].
  • A child of James Stirling was Frederick Stirling[15].
  • A child of James Stirling was Mary Stirling[16].
  • A child of James Stirling was Charles Edward Stirling[17].
  • A child of James Stirling was Agnes Stirling[18].
  • A child of James Stirling was Walter Albert Stirling[19].
  • James Stirling held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • James Stirling worked as a politician[6].
  • James Stirling worked as a naval officer[7].
  • James Stirling held the position of Governor of Western Australia[21].
  • James Stirling held the position of Third Sea Lord[22].
  • James Stirling received the Knight Bachelor[23].
  • James Stirling is recorded as male[24].
  • James Stirling's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • James Stirling's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[26].
  • James Stirling's Commons category is recorded as James Stirling (Royal Navy officer)[27].

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Origins and Family

James Stirling was born in Lanarkshire[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 28, 1791[3] and January 1791[9]. His father was Andrew Stirling of Drumpellier[11]. His mother was Anne Dorothea Stirling[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and naval officer[7]. Positions held include Governor of Western Australia[21], a position[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1832[30] and Third Sea Lord[22], a military rank[31], founded in 1832[32].

Recognition

James Stirling received the Knight Bachelor[23].

Personal Life

James Stirling was married to Ellen Stirling (née Mangles)[13]. Children include Andrew Frederick Stirling[14], 1824–1874[33]; Frederick Stirling[15], a naval officer[34], 1829–1885[35]; Mary Stirling[16], 1832–1906[36]; Charles Edward Stirling[17], b. 1834[37]; Agnes Stirling[18]; and Walter Albert Stirling[19].

Death and Burial

James Stirling died on April 22, 1865[5]. He died in Surrey[4]. Burial took place at Stoke next Guildford[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for James Stirling include HMAS Stirling[38], a naval base[39], in Australia[40], founded in 1969[41] and Stirling Range[42], a mountain range[43], in Australia[44].

Why It Matters

James Stirling ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (121 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

Entities named for him include HMAS Stirling[38], a naval base[39], in Australia[40], founded in 1969[41] and Stirling Range[42], a mountain range[43], in Australia[44].

FAQs

Where was James Stirling born?

Born in Lanarkshire[2], James Stirling…

Where did James Stirling die?

James Stirling died in Surrey[4].

Who were James Stirling's parents?

James Stirling's father was Andrew Stirling of Drumpellier[11]. James Stirling's mother was Anne Dorothea Stirling[12].

Who was James Stirling married to?

James Stirling's spouses include Ellen Stirling (née Mangles)[13].

What did James Stirling do for work?

James Stirling worked as politician[6] and naval officer[7].

What awards did James Stirling receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [24] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . govhouse.wa.gov.au. govhouse.wa.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. howold.co. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . pipiwiki.com. pipiwiki.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . Stirling, James (NBD). wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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