James William Gambier

British novelist and Royal Navy captain
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Summary

James William Gambier was born on June 16, 1841[1]. He died on 1909[2]. He worked as a naval officer[3], novelist[4], writer[5], military officer[6], and sailor[7].

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1841[8]
  • Father: Samuel Gambier[9]
  • Mother: Marcia Rowlands Money[10]
  • Spouse: Catherine Murdoch Wilson[11]
  • Child: Enid Rolanda Gambier[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
  • Field of work: literary activity[14], military service[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Military branch: Royal Navy[17]
  • Military, police or special rank: captain[18]
  • Family name: Gambier[19]
  • Given name: James[20], William[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]

FAQs

Who were James William Gambier's parents?

James William Gambier's father was Samuel Gambier[9]. James William Gambier's mother was Marcia Rowlands Money[10].

Who was James William Gambier married to?

James William Gambier's spouses include Catherine Murdoch Wilson[11].

What did James William Gambier do for work?

James William Gambier worked as a naval officer[3], novelist[4], writer[5], military officer[6], and sailor[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] ↑ . At the Circulating Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] ↑ . At the Circulating Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . At the Circulating Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . At the Circulating Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [2] ↑ . At the Circulating Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. 14w ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
    Given name → James, William
    Military branch → Royal Navy
    Library of congress authority id → n89609615
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