James Wemyss

Summary

James Wemyss is a human^[1]. He was born on February 23, 1726^[2]. He died on May 10, 1786^[3]. He worked as a politician^[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).^[5]

Key Facts

• James Wemyss was born on February 23, 1726^[2].
• James Wemyss died on May 10, 1786^[3].
• James Wemyss's father was James Wemyss, 5th Earl of Wemyss^[6].
• James Wemyss's mother was Janet Charteris^[7].
• Among James Wemyss's spouses was Lady Elizabeth Sutherland^[8].
• A child of James Wemyss was William Wemyss^[9].
• A child of James Wemyss was Elizabeth Margaret Wemyss^[10].
• A child of James Wemyss was James Wemyss^[11].
• James Wemyss's professions included politician^[4].
• James Wemyss held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain^[12].
• James Wemyss held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain^[13].
• James Wemyss held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain^[14].
• James Wemyss held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain^[15].
• James Wemyss is recorded as male^[16].
• James Wemyss's instance of is recorded as human^[17].
• James Wemyss's family name is recorded as Wemyss^[18].
• James Wemyss's given name is recorded as James^[19].
• James Wemyss's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[20].
• James Wemyss's sibling is recorded as Francis Wemyss-Charteris^[21].
• James Wemyss's sibling is recorded as David Wemyss, Lord Elcho^[22].
• James Wemyss's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as TP updated between September 2019 and August 2020^[23].

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Origins and Family

James Wemyss was born on February 23, 1726^[2]. His father was he, 5th Earl of Wemyss^[6]. His mother was Janet Charteris^[7].

Career and Affiliations

James Wemyss's professions included politician^[4]. Positions held include member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain^[12], member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain^[13], member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain^[14], and member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain^[15].

Personal Life

Among James Wemyss's spouses was Lady Elizabeth Sutherland^[8]. Children include William Wemyss^[9], a politician^[24], 1760–1822^[25], of Kingdom of Great Britain^[26]; Elizabeth Margaret Wemyss^[10], 1769–1800^[27]; and he^[11], 1778–1849^[28].

Death and Burial

James Wemyss died on May 10, 1786^[3].

Why It Matters

James Wemyss ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).^[5]

FAQs

Who were James Wemyss's parents?

James Wemyss's father was James Wemyss, 5th Earl of Wemyss^[6]. James Wemyss's mother was Janet Charteris^[7].

Who was James Wemyss married to?

James Wemyss's spouses include Lady Elizabeth Sutherland^[8].

What did James Wemyss do for work?

James Wemyss worked as politician^[4].