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William Keith-Falconer, 6th Earl of Kintore

1766 – 1812

Dutch-Scottish aristocrat

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About William Keith-Falconer, 6th Earl of Kintore

Lived 1766 – 1812 (aged 45).

William Keith-Falconer, 6th Earl of Kintore (11 December 1766 – 6 October 1812), was a Dutch-Scottish aristocrat.

Early life Lord Kintore was born on 11 December 1766. He was the only son amongst seven daughters born to a Dutch born Scotsman Anthony Keith-Falconer, 5th Earl of Kintore and his Dutch wife, Christina Elizabeth Sichterman (d. 1809). His mother was a daughter of Jan Albert Sichterman of Groningen, the Intendant General of the Dutch Settlements in the East Indies and Director and Fiscal of Bengal in 1734.

Career He gained the rank of Officer in the 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys).

Upon the death of his father on 30 August 1804, he succeeded as the 6th Earl of Kintore, 6th Lord Keith of Inverurie and Keith Hall, and 8th Lord Falconer of Halkerton, all in the Peerage of Scotland (the first two titles were created in 1677 and the latter was created in 1647). Lady Maria Keith-Falconer (1795–1864), who did not marry. He was succeeded by his eldest son Anthony.

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Family & relationships

Child
Anthony Keith-Falconer, 7th Earl of Kintore
Parent
Anthony Keith-Falconer, 5th Earl of Kintore

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Keith-Falconer, 6th Earl of Kintore?

Dutch-Scottish aristocrat

When was William Keith-Falconer, 6th Earl of Kintore born?

William Keith-Falconer, 6th Earl of Kintore was born on 11 December 1766.

When did William Keith-Falconer, 6th Earl of Kintore die?

William Keith-Falconer, 6th Earl of Kintore died on 6 October 1812.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Keith-Falconer, 6th Earl of Kintore

· Wikidata: Q75816041

· DBpedia: William Keith-Falconer, 6th Earl of Kintore

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