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Sir Alexander Ramsay, 3rd Baronet

1813 – 1875

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Lived 1813 – 1875 (aged 61). Sir Alexander Ramsay, 3rd Baronet was a British politician.

Sir Alexander Ramsay, 3rd Baronet (26 May 1813 - 3 March 1875) was a Conservative Party politician.

Family Baptised at Fettercairn, Kincardineshire in 1813, Ramsay was the son of his namesake Sir Alexander Ramsay, 2nd Baronet and Jane née Russell. He married Ellen Matilda Entwisle, daughter of John Smith Entwisle, in 1835 and they had five children: Ellen Augusta, Alexander Entwisle (1837–1902); Hugh Francis (1838–1890); John (1843–1913); and Bertin (1850–1907).

Parliamentary career After contesting the seat unsuccessfully in both 1837 and 1852, Ramsay was elected Conservative MP for Rochdale at the 1857 general election, gaining the seat from the Radical Edward Miall. However, he did not attempt to retain the seat at the next election in 1859.

Baronetage Ramsay became the 3rd Baronet of Balmain upon his father's death in 1852.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Positions held
Member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Alexander Ramsay, Sir Alexander Ramsay, Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain, 3rd Bt.

Family & relationships

Child
Sir Alexander Entwisle Ramsay, 4th Baronet
Parent
Sir Alexander Ramsay, 2nd Baronet

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir Alexander Ramsay, 3rd Baronet?

politician (1813-1875)

When was Sir Alexander Ramsay, 3rd Baronet born?

Sir Alexander Ramsay, 3rd Baronet was born on 26 May 1813.

When did Sir Alexander Ramsay, 3rd Baronet die?

Sir Alexander Ramsay, 3rd Baronet died on 3 March 1875.

What was Sir Alexander Ramsay, 3rd Baronet's occupation?

Sir Alexander Ramsay, 3rd Baronet was a politician.

What nationality was Sir Alexander Ramsay, 3rd Baronet?

Sir Alexander Ramsay, 3rd Baronet was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir Alexander Ramsay, 3rd Baronet

· Wikidata: Q26215700

· DBpedia: Sir Alexander Ramsay, 3rd Baronet

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