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Sir William Gordon-Cumming, 2nd Baronet

1787 – 1854

British politician

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About Sir William Gordon-Cumming, 2nd Baronet

Lived 1787 – 1854 (aged 67). Sir William Gordon-Cumming, 2nd Baronet was a British politician.

Sir William Gordon Gordon-Cumming, 2nd Baronet of Altyre and Gordonstoun FRSE (20 July 1787 – 25 November 1854),

Family He married twice, first in 1815 to Eliza Maria Campbell (died 1842), the oldest daughter of Colonel John Campbell of Shawfield and Islay, with whom he had seven sons and six daughters.

He remarried in 1846 to Jane Eliza Mackintosh (died 1897), daughter of William Mackintosh of Geddes, Nairn, with whom he had one son and two daughters.

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Important facts

Born
20 July 1787
Birth century
18th century
Died
25 November 1854
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Positions held
Member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Sir William Gordon Gordon-Cumming of Altyre, 2nd Bt.

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Frequently asked questions

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British politician

When was Sir William Gordon-Cumming, 2nd Baronet born?

Sir William Gordon-Cumming, 2nd Baronet was born on 20 July 1787.

When did Sir William Gordon-Cumming, 2nd Baronet die?

Sir William Gordon-Cumming, 2nd Baronet died on 25 November 1854.

What was Sir William Gordon-Cumming, 2nd Baronet's occupation?

Sir William Gordon-Cumming, 2nd Baronet was a politician.

What nationality was Sir William Gordon-Cumming, 2nd Baronet?

Sir William Gordon-Cumming, 2nd Baronet was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir William Gordon-Cumming, 2nd Baronet

· Wikidata: Q7529613

· DBpedia: Sir William Gordon-Cumming, 2nd Baronet

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