Aurelian Townshend

English poet and playwright
Person human Q4822234
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Aurelian Townshend

Summary

Aurelian Townshend is a human[1]. He was born on 1583[2]. He died on January 1, 1649[3]. He worked as a playwright[4], writer[5], and poet[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Aurelian Townshend was born on 1583[2].
  • Aurelian Townshend was born on December 12, 1583[8].
  • Aurelian Townshend was born on 1601[9].
  • Aurelian Townshend died on January 1, 1649[3].
  • Aurelian Townshend died on 1643[10].
  • Aurelian Townshend's father was John Townshend, of Dereham Abbey[11].
  • Aurelian Townshend's mother was Elizabeth Catlyne[12].
  • A child of Aurelian Townshend was Mary Townshend[13].
  • Aurelian Townshend held citizenship in England[14].
  • Aurelian Townshend's professions included playwright[4].
  • Aurelian Townshend worked as a writer[5].
  • Aurelian Townshend worked as a poet[6].
  • Aurelian Townshend is recorded as male[15].
  • Aurelian Townshend's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Aurelian Townshend's residence is recorded as London[17].
  • Aurelian Townshend was part of the conflict English Civil War[18].
  • Aurelian Townshend's family name is recorded as Townshend[19].
  • Aurelian Townshend's given name is recorded as Aurelian[20].
  • Aurelian Townshend's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
  • Aurelian Townshend's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Aurelian Townshend's start of work period is recorded as 1601[23].
  • Aurelian Townshend's end of work period is recorded as 1643[24].
  • Aurelian Townshend's writing language is recorded as English[25].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include 1583[2], December 12, 1583[8], and 1601[9]. Aurelian Townshend's father was John Townshend, of Dereham Abbey[11]. His mother was Elizabeth Catlyne[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[4], writer[5], and poet[6].

Personal Life

A child of Aurelian Townshend was Mary Townshend[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1649[3] and 1643[10].

Why It Matters

Aurelian Townshend ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Who were Aurelian Townshend's parents?

Aurelian Townshend's father was John Townshend, of Dereham Abbey[11]. Aurelian Townshend's mother was Elizabeth Catlyne[12].

What did Aurelian Townshend do for work?

Aurelian Townshend worked as playwright[4], writer[5], and poet[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [15] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [2] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Q84353965. wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Yale lux id person/9cc2235d-dcec-460c-bcf3-9c5a62249483
    Country of citizenship England
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