Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet
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Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet, KT, FRSE (8 March 1818 – 15 January 1878) was a Scottish historical writer, art historian and politician.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Perthshire, Preceded by ...
William Stirling-Maxwell | |
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Member of Parliament for Perthshire | |
In office 12 February 1874 – 15 January 1878 | |
Preceded by | Charles Stuart Parker |
Succeeded by | Henry Home-Drummond-Moray |
Personal details | |
Born | William Stirling (1818-03-08)8 March 1818 Kenmure, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland |
Died | 15 January 1878(1878-01-15) (aged 59) Venice, Italy |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouses | |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Archibald Stirling Elizabeth Maxwell |
Relatives | Edward Stirling (half-brother) |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
Occupation | Historic writer, art historian, politician |
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Until 1865 he was known as William Stirling, and several of his books were published under that name. He was Chancellor of the University of Glasgow from 1875 until his death and was also a Knight of the Thistle, considered the highest honour that can be conferred by the Crown on a Scotsman.