John Swinton

Scottish lawyer, judge and writer
Person human Q16859588
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John Swinton

Summary

John Swinton is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1723[2]. He died on January 1, 1799[3]. He worked as a judge[4].

Key Facts

  • John Swinton was born on January 1, 1723[2].
  • John Swinton died on January 1, 1799[3].
  • John Swinton's father was John Swinton[5].
  • John Swinton's mother was Mary Semple[6].
  • Among John Swinton's spouses was Margaret Mitchelson[7].
  • John Swinton worked as a judge[4].
  • John Swinton is recorded as male[8].
  • John Swinton's instance of is recorded as human[9].
  • John Swinton's Commons category is recorded as John Swinton, Lord Swinton[10].
  • John Swinton's family name is recorded as Swinton[11].
  • John Swinton's given name is recorded as John[12].
  • John Swinton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[13].

Body

Origins and Family

John Swinton was born on January 1, 1723[2]. His father was he[5]. His mother was Mary Semple[6].

Career and Affiliations

John Swinton worked as a judge[4].

Personal Life

Among John Swinton's spouses was Margaret Mitchelson[7].

Death and Burial

John Swinton died on January 1, 1799[3].

FAQs

Who were John Swinton's parents?

John Swinton's father was John Swinton[5]. John Swinton's mother was Mary Semple[6].

Who was John Swinton married to?

John Swinton's spouses include Margaret Mitchelson[7].

What did John Swinton do for work?

John Swinton worked as judge[4].

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  1. 8d ago · BotMultichillT bot · 2026-06-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id 26853
    Nationale thesaurus voor auteursnamen id 339719478
    Image Portrait of John, Lord Swinton (by Henry Raeburn).jpg
    Fast id 1917276
    + 25 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1299]]: [[Q140288458]], linked [[Property:P921]], [[Property:P180]] and same [[Property:P18]]"
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