John Hay

British navy officer and politician (1793-1851)
Person human Q6679447
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Summary

John Hay is a human[1]. He was born in Yester House[2]. He was born on April 1, 1793[3]. He died in Plymouth[4]. He died on September 9, 1851[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and naval officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Hay's place of birth was Yester House[2].
  • John Hay died in Plymouth[4].
  • John Hay was born on April 1, 1793[3].
  • John Hay died on September 9, 1851[5].
  • John Hay died on August 26, 1851[9].
  • John Hay's father was George Hay, 7th Marquess of Tweeddale[10].
  • John Hay's mother was Lady Hannah Maitland[11].
  • John Hay was married to Mary Anne Cameron[12].
  • John Hay held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • John Hay held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • John Hay's professions included politician[6].
  • John Hay's professions included naval officer[7].
  • John Hay held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • John Hay held the position of member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • John Hay held the position of member of the 9th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • John Hay held the position of Third Sea Lord[18].
  • John Hay received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • John Hay is recorded as male[20].
  • John Hay's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • John Hay was affiliated with the Liberal Party[22].
  • John Hay's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[23].
  • John Hay's military, police or special rank is recorded as rear admiral[24].
  • John Hay's family name is recorded as Hay[25].
  • John Hay's given name is recorded as John[26].
  • John Hay's work location is recorded as London[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Yester House[2], John Hay… he was born on April 1, 1793[3]. His father was George Hay, 7th Marquess of Tweeddale[10]. His mother was Lady Hannah Maitland[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and naval officer[7]. Positions held include member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1847[30]; member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1826[33]; member of the 9th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1830[36]; and Third Sea Lord[18], a military rank[37], founded in 1832[38].

Recognition

John Hay received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[19].

Personal Life

John Hay was married to Mary Anne Cameron[12]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 9, 1851[5] and August 26, 1851[9]. John Hay died in Plymouth[4].

Why It Matters

John Hay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was John Hay born?

John Hay's place of birth was Yester House[2].

Where did John Hay die?

John Hay died in Plymouth[4].

Who were John Hay's parents?

John Hay's father was George Hay, 7th Marquess of Tweeddale[10]. John Hay's mother was Lady Hannah Maitland[11].

Who was John Hay married to?

John Hay's spouses include Mary Anne Cameron[12].

What did John Hay do for work?

John Hay worked as politician[6] and naval officer[7].

What awards did John Hay receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . hansard.millbanksystems.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . Hay, John (NBD). wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . Hay, John (NBD). wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  22. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Hay, John (NBD). wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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. [38] ↑ . 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. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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