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of which/whom

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Tan Elaine

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My grandparents had five children, of which/whom my father was the third.

Should I use 'which' or 'whom'?

Thanks in advance.
 

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My grandparents had five children, of which/whom my father was the third.

Should I use 'which' or 'whom'?

Thanks in advance.

Whom.

As a general rule:

Who/whom/whose etc refer to people.
Which refers to things.
 
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