William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale

Scottish peer
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William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale

Summary

William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale is a human[1]. He was born on February 17, 1664[2]. He died on January 14, 1721[3]. He worked as a judge[4]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5]

Key Facts

  • William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale was born on February 17, 1664[2].
  • William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale died on January 14, 1721[3].
  • William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale's father was James Johnstone, 1st Earl of Annandale and Hartfell[6].
  • William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale's mother was Lady Henrietta Douglas[7].
  • William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale was married to Charlotte van Lore van den Bempdé[8].
  • Among William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale's spouses was Sophia Fairholme[9].
  • A child of William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale was James Johnstone, 2nd Marquess of Annandale[10].
  • A child of William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale was George Vanden-Bempde, 3rd Marquess of Annandale[11].
  • A child of William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale was Lady Henrietta Johnstone[12].
  • A child of William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale was John Johnstone[13].
  • A child of William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale was Lord William Johnstone[14].
  • A child of William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale was Lord John Johnstone[15].
  • William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale worked as a judge[4].
  • William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale held the position of member of the House of Lords[16].
  • William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[17].
  • William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale is recorded as male[18].
  • William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale's noble title is recorded as count[20].
  • William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale's Commons category is recorded as William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale[21].
  • William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale's family name is recorded as Q21509274[22].
  • William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale's given name is recorded as William[23].
  • William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].

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Origins and Family

William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale was born on February 17, 1664[2]. His father was James Johnstone, 1st Earl of Annandale and Hartfell[6]. His mother was Lady Henrietta Douglas[7].

Education

William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale was educated at University of Glasgow[17].

Career and Affiliations

William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale's professions included judge[4]. He held the position of member of the House of Lords[16].

Personal Life

Spouses include Charlotte van Lore van den Bempdé[8], 1700–1762[25] and Sophia Fairholme[9], 1668–1716[26]. Children include James Johnstone, 2nd Marquess of Annandale[10], a politician[27], 1687–1730[28], of Kingdom of Great Britain[29]; George Vanden-Bempde, 3rd Marquess of Annandale[11], 1720–1792[30], of Kingdom of Great Britain[31]; Lady Henrietta Johnstone[12], 1682–1750[32]; John Johnstone[13]; Lord William Johnstone[14]; and Lord John Johnstone[15].

Death and Burial

William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale died on January 14, 1721[3].

Why It Matters

William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5]

FAQs

Who were William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale's parents?

William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale's father was James Johnstone, 1st Earl of Annandale and Hartfell[6]. William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale's mother was Lady Henrietta Douglas[7].

Who was William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale married to?

William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale's spouses include Charlotte van Lore van den Bempdé[8] and Sophia Fairholme[9].

What did William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale do for work?

William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale worked as judge[4].

Where did William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale go to school?

William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale was educated at University of Glasgow[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Johnstone, William (d.1721) (DNB00). wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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