John Sinclair, 1st Baron Pentland
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Summary
John Sinclair, 1st Baron Pentland was born on July 7, 1860[1], in Edinburgh[2]. He died on January 11, 1925[3], in United Kingdom[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Hampstead[7]
- Father: George Sinclair[8]
- Mother: Agnes Learmonth[9]
- Spouse: Marjorie Sinclair, Baroness Pentland[10]
- Child: Henry Sinclair, 2nd Baron Pentland[11], Margaret Ishbel Sinclair[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
- Position held: Secretary of State for Scotland[14], member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], member of London County Council[19], Governor of Madras[20]
- Educated at: Royal Military College, Sandhurst[21]
- Award received: Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India[22], Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Noble title: Baron Pentland[25]
- Member of political party: Liberal Party[26]
- Military branch: British Army[27]
- Commons category: John Sinclair, 1st Baron Pentland[28]
- Family name: Sinclair[29]
- Given name: John[30]
- Work location: London[31]
- Described by source: The Indian Biographical Dictionary[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Name in native language: John Sinclair, 1st Baron Pentland[34]
- Different from: John Sinclair[35]
- Candidacy in election: 1892 United Kingdom general election[36], 1900 United Kingdom general election[37], 1906 United Kingdom general election[38]
- Contributed to creative work: Dictionary of National Biography[39]
- Writing language: English[40]
Why It Matters
John Sinclair, 1st Baron Pentland has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was John Sinclair, 1st Baron Pentland born?
John Sinclair, 1st Baron Pentland was born in Edinburgh[2].
Where did John Sinclair, 1st Baron Pentland die?
John Sinclair, 1st Baron Pentland died in United Kingdom[4].
Who were John Sinclair, 1st Baron Pentland's parents?
John Sinclair, 1st Baron Pentland's father was George Sinclair[8]. John Sinclair, 1st Baron Pentland's mother was Agnes Learmonth[9].
Who was John Sinclair, 1st Baron Pentland married to?
John Sinclair, 1st Baron Pentland's spouses include Marjorie Sinclair, Baroness Pentland[10].
What did John Sinclair, 1st Baron Pentland do for work?
John Sinclair, 1st Baron Pentland worked as a politician[5].
Where did John Sinclair, 1st Baron Pentland go to school?
John Sinclair, 1st Baron Pentland was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[21].
What awards did John Sinclair, 1st Baron Pentland receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India[22] and Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[23].