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Thomas Blaikie
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Thomas Blaikie

Scottish businessman

Sir Thomas Blaikie of Kingseat (11 February 1802 – 25 September 1861) was a Scottish businessman who twice served as Lord Provost of Aberdeen, from 1839 to 1847 and 1853 to 1856.2

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Born Feb 11, 1802, died Sep 25, 1861.1

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedMarischal College3
  • Date not recordedUniversity of Aberdeen3

Career

Occupation: politician.6

  • 1853 to 1856Provost of Aberdeen5
  • 1839 to 1847Provost of Aberdeen5
  • Date not recordedFounded Blaikie Brothers Ltd.4

Personal life

  • BornFeb 11, 1802, Aberdeen7
  • CitizenshipUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland8
  • SpouseAgnes Dingwall married 18289

On 13 November 1828, he married Agnes Dingwall (1806–1885), the fifth daughter of the Postmaster Alexander Dingwall. The Barque Agnes Blaikie was presumably named in her honour.

They had 10 children; John, Janet, Helen, Agnes Dingwall, Jane, Margaret Jopp, Ann Thomson, Thomas, George Thomson & Emily. Incidentally, Agnes Dingwall Bateson (née Blaikie), was the mother of Sir Alexander Dingwall Bateson, high court judge, and Harold Dingwall Bateson, England Rugby player.

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Awards

  • 1856Knight Bachelor10

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