William Fergusson Irvine

British antiquarian (1869-1962)
Person human Q18911415
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Summary

William Fergusson Irvine was born on January 1, 1869[1], in Birkenhead[2]. He died on March 4, 1962[3], in Ruthin[4]. He worked as a historian[5], businessperson[6], writer[7], and editor[8]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Father: James Irvine[10]
  • Mother: Elizabeth Hickson[11]
  • Spouse: Lilian Davies-Colley[12]
  • Child: Andrew Comyn Irvine[13], Lieut. Col. Hugh Colley Irvine[14], Kenneth Neville Irvine[15], Thomas Irvine[16], Evelyn Victoria Irvine[17], Alexander Scott Irvine[18]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19], United Kingdom[20]
  • Position held: president[21], Sheriff of Merionethshire[22], secretary[23]
  • Award received: honorary degree[24], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[25]
  • Member of: Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire[26], Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire[27], Chetham Society[28]
  • Sex or gender: male[29]
  • Residence: Corwen[30]
  • Family name: Irvine[31]
  • Given name: William[32], Fergusson[33]
  • Described at URL: https://www.hslc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/113-11-Obituaries.pdf[34]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
  • Sibling: John Archibald Irvine[36]

FAQs

Where was William Fergusson Irvine born?

William Fergusson Irvine was born in Birkenhead[2].

Where did William Fergusson Irvine die?

William Fergusson Irvine died in Ruthin[4].

Who were William Fergusson Irvine's parents?

William Fergusson Irvine's father was James Irvine[10]. William Fergusson Irvine's mother was Elizabeth Hickson[11].

Who was William Fergusson Irvine married to?

William Fergusson Irvine's spouses include Lilian Davies-Colley[12].

What did William Fergusson Irvine do for work?

William Fergusson Irvine worked as a historian[5], businessperson[6], writer[7], and editor[8].

What awards did William Fergusson Irvine receive?

Honors received include honorary degree[24] and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[25].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  25. [27] ↑ . hslc.org.uk. Retrieved . hslc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . hslc.org.uk. Retrieved . hslc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [30] ↑ . hslc.org.uk. Retrieved . hslc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [1] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [3] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . hslc.org.uk. Retrieved . hslc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

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  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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