Arthur Gorges

English sea captain, poet, translator and courtier (c.1569-1625)
Person human Q4798858
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Arthur Gorges

Summary

Arthur Gorges is a human[1]. He was born on 1557[2]. He died on January 1, 1625[3]. He worked as a politician[4], translator[5], and poet[6].

Key Facts

  • Arthur Gorges was born on 1557[2].
  • Arthur Gorges died on January 1, 1625[3].
  • Arthur Gorges died on October 1625[7].
  • Arthur Gorges's father was Sir William Gorges[8].
  • Arthur Gorges's mother was Winifred Budockshead[9].
  • Among Arthur Gorges's spouses was Lady Elizabeth Clinton[10].
  • Arthur Gorges was married to Douglas Howard[11].
  • A child of Arthur Gorges was Elizabeth Gorges[12].
  • A child of Arthur Gorges was Sir Arthur Gorges[13].
  • A child of Arthur Gorges was Ambrosia Gorges[14].
  • Arthur Gorges held citizenship in Kingdom of England[15].
  • Arthur Gorges worked as a politician[4].
  • Arthur Gorges's professions included translator[5].
  • Arthur Gorges's professions included poet[6].
  • Arthur Gorges held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[16].
  • Arthur Gorges held the position of Member of the 1584-85 Parliament[17].
  • Arthur Gorges held the position of Member of the 1589 Parliament[18].
  • Arthur Gorges held the position of Member of the 1593 Parliament[19].
  • Arthur Gorges held the position of Member of the 1601 Parliament[20].
  • Arthur Gorges is recorded as male[21].
  • Arthur Gorges's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Arthur Gorges's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[23].
  • Arthur Gorges's family name is recorded as Gorges[24].
  • Arthur Gorges's given name is recorded as Arthur[25].
  • Arthur Gorges's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Arthur Gorges was born on 1557[2]. His father was Sir William Gorges[8]. His mother was Winifred Budockshead[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], translator[5], and poet[6]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[16], Member of the 1584-85 Parliament[17], Member of the 1589 Parliament[18], Member of the 1593 Parliament[19], and Member of the 1601 Parliament[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include Lady Elizabeth Clinton[10] and Douglas Howard[11], b. 1591[27]. Children include Elizabeth Gorges[12], Sir Arthur Gorges[13], and Ambrosia Gorges[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1625[3] and October 1625[7].

FAQs

Who were Arthur Gorges's parents?

Arthur Gorges's father was Sir William Gorges[8]. Arthur Gorges's mother was Winifred Budockshead[9].

Who was Arthur Gorges married to?

Arthur Gorges's spouses include Lady Elizabeth Clinton[10] and Douglas Howard[11].

What did Arthur Gorges do for work?

Arthur Gorges worked as politician[4], translator[5], and poet[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [2] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . The History of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [7] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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