Christopher Wray

English politician
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Christopher Wray

Summary

Christopher Wray is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1601[2]. He died on February 8, 1646[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • Christopher Wray was born on January 1, 1601[2].
  • Christopher Wray died on February 8, 1646[3].
  • Christopher Wray's father was Sir William Wray, 1st Baronet, of Glentworth[5].
  • Christopher Wray's mother was Frances Drury[6].
  • Among Christopher Wray's spouses was Albinia Cecil[7].
  • A child of Christopher Wray was Sir William Wray, 1st Baronet, of Ashby[8].
  • A child of Christopher Wray was Frances Wray[9].
  • A child of Christopher Wray was Albinia Wray[10].
  • A child of Christopher Wray was Cecil Wray[11].
  • A child of Christopher Wray was Edward Wray[12].
  • A child of Christopher Wray was Drury Wray[13].
  • Christopher Wray worked as a politician[4].
  • Christopher Wray held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[14].
  • Christopher Wray held the position of Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[15].
  • Christopher Wray held the position of Member of the 1624-25 Parliament[16].
  • Christopher Wray held the position of Member of the 1625 Parliament[17].
  • Christopher Wray held the position of Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[18].
  • Christopher Wray held the position of Member of the April 1640 Parliament[19].
  • Christopher Wray received the Knighthood[20].
  • Christopher Wray was a member of Short Parliament[21].
  • Christopher Wray was a member of Useless Parliament[22].
  • Christopher Wray was a member of 4th Parliament of King James I[23].
  • Christopher Wray is recorded as male[24].
  • Christopher Wray's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Christopher Wray's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Christopher Wray was born on January 1, 1601[2]. His father was Sir William Wray, 1st Baronet, of Glentworth[5]. His mother was Frances Drury[6].

Career and Affiliations

Christopher Wray worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[14], Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[15], Member of the 1624-25 Parliament[16], Member of the 1625 Parliament[17], Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[18], and Member of the April 1640 Parliament[19].

Recognition

Christopher Wray received the Knighthood[20].

Personal Life

Christopher Wray was married to Albinia Cecil[7]. Children include Sir William Wray, 1st Baronet, of Ashby[8], a politician[27], 1625–1669[28], of Kingdom of England[29]; Frances Wray[9], 1624–1679[30]; Albinia Wray[10], 1641–1704[31]; Cecil Wray[11]; Edward Wray[12]; and Drury Wray[13], 1633–1710[32].

Death and Burial

Christopher Wray died on February 8, 1646[3].

FAQs

Who were Christopher Wray's parents?

Christopher Wray's father was Sir William Wray, 1st Baronet, of Glentworth[5]. Christopher Wray's mother was Frances Drury[6].

Who was Christopher Wray married to?

Christopher Wray's spouses include Albinia Cecil[7].

What did Christopher Wray do for work?

Christopher Wray worked as politician[4].

What awards did Christopher Wray receive?

Honors received include Knighthood[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [24] . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [25] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . The History of Parliament. 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. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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