Ewan Christian (Deemster)
Ewan Christian (1579 – September 1655) was a Manx politician and landowner on the Isle of Man. He held the position of deemster (the term for judges on the Isle of Man) for 51 years from 1605 until his death. He also held the position of Deputy-Governor of the Isle of Man 1634 to 1637. He was the father of controversial Manx political revolutionary and folk-hero Illiam Dhone.
Ewan Christian | |
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| Born | 1579 Milntown, Lezayre, Isle of Man |
| Died | 1655 (aged 75–76) Derbyhaven, Isle of Man |
| Nationality | Manx |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Spouse | Katherine Harrison |
| Parent(s) | Willian Christian Mabel Curwen |
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