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John Muir

Scottish merchant (1828–1903)
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John Muir

Summary

John Muir is a human[1]. He was born on 1828[2]. He died on 1903[3]. He worked as a businessperson[4].

Key Facts

  • John Muir was born on 1828[2].
  • John Muir was born on December 8, 1828[5].
  • John Muir died on 1903[3].
  • John Muir died on August 6, 1903[6].
  • John Muir is buried at Kilmadock[7].
  • John Muir is buried at Kincardine[8].
  • John Muir's father was James Muir[9].
  • John Muir's mother was Elizabeth Brown[10].
  • John Muir was married to Margaret Morrison Kay[11].
  • A child of John Muir was Agnes Bunten Muir[12].
  • A child of John Muir was Elizabeth Brown Muir[13].
  • A child of John Muir was Margaret Anne Kay Muir[14].
  • A child of John Muir was Edith Mary Kay Muir[15].
  • A child of John Muir was Catherine Hetherington Muir[16].
  • A child of John Muir was Jean Miller Muir[17].
  • John Muir held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • John Muir worked as a businessperson[4].
  • John Muir held the position of Lord Provost of Glasgow[19].
  • John Muir is recorded as male[20].
  • John Muir's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • John Muir's noble title is recorded as baronet[22].
  • John Muir's noble title is recorded as Muir baronets[23].
  • John Muir's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[24].
  • John Muir's family name is recorded as Muir[25].
  • John Muir's given name is recorded as John[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include 1828[2] and December 8, 1828[5]. John Muir's father was James Muir[9]. His mother was Elizabeth Brown[10].

Career and Affiliations

John Muir worked as a businessperson[4]. He held the position of Lord Provost of Glasgow[19].

Personal Life

John Muir was married to Margaret Morrison Kay[11]. Children include Agnes Bunten Muir[12], 1866–1894[27]; Elizabeth Brown Muir[13], 1863–1947[28]; Margaret Anne Kay Muir[14]; Edith Mary Kay Muir[15]; Catherine Hetherington Muir[16]; and Jean Miller Muir[17], 1861–1941[29].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1903[3] and August 6, 1903[6]. Recorded place of burial include Kilmadock[7] and Kincardine[8].

FAQs

Who were John Muir's parents?

John Muir's father was James Muir[9]. John Muir's mother was Elizabeth Brown[10].

Who was John Muir married to?

John Muir's spouses include Margaret Morrison Kay[11].

What did John Muir do for work?

John Muir worked as businessperson[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [20] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [2] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  23. [6] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Agnes Bunten Muir, Elizabeth Brown Muir, Margaret Anne Kay Muir +7
    Imported from → —
    Image → Joseph Henderson (1832-1908) - Sir John Muir (1828–1903), Lo
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id → 48942
    + 26 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P1412]]: [[Q1860]], [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/263717|batch #263717]]"
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