Algernon Sidney

British politician and political theorist (1623-1683)
Person human Q1034181
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Algernon Sidney

Summary

Algernon Sidney is a human[1]. Born in Baynard's Castle[2], he… he was born on 1623[3]. He passed away in Tower Hill[4]. He died on December 7, 1683[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (146 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Algernon Sidney's place of birth was Baynard's Castle[2].
  • Algernon Sidney passed away in Tower Hill[4].
  • Algernon Sidney was born on 1623[3].
  • Algernon Sidney was born on January 15, 1623[10].
  • Algernon Sidney was born on 1622[11].
  • Algernon Sidney died on December 7, 1683[5].
  • Algernon Sidney's father was Robert Sidney, 2nd Earl of Leicester[12].
  • Algernon Sidney's mother was Dorothy Sidney, Countess of Leicester[13].
  • Algernon Sidney held citizenship in Kingdom of England[14].
  • English was Algernon Sidney's native language[15].
  • Algernon Sidney's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Algernon Sidney worked as a politician[7].
  • Algernon Sidney's professions included writer[8].
  • Algernon Sidney held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[16].
  • Algernon Sidney held the position of Member of the 1642-48 Parliament[17].
  • Algernon Sidney held the position of Member of the 1648-53 Parliament[18].
  • Algernon Sidney held the position of Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports[19].
  • Algernon Sidney is recorded as male[20].
  • Algernon Sidney's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Algernon Sidney was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].
  • Algernon Sidney's Commons category is recorded as Algernon Sidney[23].
  • The cause of death was decapitation[24].
  • Algernon Sidney's family name is recorded as Sidney[25].
  • Algernon Sidney's given name is recorded as Algernon[26].
  • Algernon Sidney's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Algernon Sydney[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Algernon Sidney was born in Baynard's Castle[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1623[3], January 15, 1623[10], and 1622[11]. His father was Robert Sidney, 2nd Earl of Leicester[12]. His mother was Dorothy Sidney, Countess of Leicester[13]. English was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[16], Member of the 1642-48 Parliament[17], Member of the 1648-53 Parliament[18], and Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports[19].

Personal Life

Algernon Sidney was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].

Death and Burial

Algernon Sidney died on December 7, 1683[5]. He died in Tower Hill[4]. The cause of death was decapitation[24].

Why It Matters

Algernon Sidney ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (146 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Algernon Sidney born?

Born in Baynard's Castle[2], Algernon Sidney…

Where did Algernon Sidney die?

Algernon Sidney died in Tower Hill[4].

Who were Algernon Sidney's parents?

Algernon Sidney's father was Robert Sidney, 2nd Earl of Leicester[12]. Algernon Sidney's mother was Dorothy Sidney, Countess of Leicester[13].

What did Algernon Sidney do for work?

Algernon Sidney worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], and writer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Sidney, Algernon (DNB00). wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q24746743. wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Q100740543. wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Q100740543. wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Q100740543. wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Q24746743. timelines.ws. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . Q100740543. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . Q100740543. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Q24746743. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00131754
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  2. 15d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of
    Described by source Nordisk familjebok, Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +6
    Sibling Dorothy Spencer, Countess of Sunderland, Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester, Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney +1
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