John Haig

whisky distiller, 1802-1878
Person human Q29053704
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John Haig

Summary

John Haig is a human[1]. He was born on October 24, 1802[2]. He died on March 20, 1878[3]. He worked as an industrialist[4].

Key Facts

  • John Haig was born on October 24, 1802[2].
  • John Haig died on March 20, 1878[3].
  • John Haig's father was William Alexander Haig[5].
  • John Haig's mother was Janet Stein[6].
  • Among John Haig's spouses was Rachel Mackerras Veitch[7].
  • A child of John Haig was Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig[8].
  • A child of John Haig was Hugh Veitch Haig[9].
  • A child of John Haig was Mary Elizabeth Haig[10].
  • A child of John Haig was Janet Stein Haig[11].
  • A child of John Haig was Henrietta Frances Haig[12].
  • A child of John Haig was William Henry Haig[13].
  • John Haig's professions included industrialist[4].
  • John Haig is recorded as male[14].
  • John Haig's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • John Haig's family name is recorded as Haig[16].
  • John Haig's given name is recorded as John[17].

Body

Origins and Family

John Haig was born on October 24, 1802[2]. His father was William Alexander Haig[5]. His mother was Janet Stein[6].

Career and Affiliations

John Haig worked as an industrialist[4].

Personal Life

John Haig was married to Rachel Mackerras Veitch[7]. Children include Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig[8], a politician[18], 1861–1928[19], of United Kingdom[20], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[21]; Hugh Veitch Haig[9]; Mary Elizabeth Haig[10]; Janet Stein Haig[11]; Henrietta Frances Haig[12], 1851–1928[22]; and William Henry Haig[13], 1841–1884[23].

Death and Burial

John Haig died on March 20, 1878[3].

FAQs

Who were John Haig's parents?

John Haig's father was William Alexander Haig[5]. John Haig's mother was Janet Stein[6].

Who was John Haig married to?

John Haig's spouses include Rachel Mackerras Veitch[7].

What did John Haig do for work?

John Haig worked as industrialist[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 6w ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig, Hugh Veitch Haig, Mary Elizabeth Haig +5
    Father William Alexander Haig
    Snarc id 1090s BC
    Instance of human
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