Edward Clarke

English merchant and Lord Mayor of London
Person human Q60771413
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Summary

Edward Clarke is a human[1]. Born in Heighington[2], he… he was born on 1627[3]. He died on September 1, 1703[4]. He worked as a merchant[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Heighington[2].
  • Edward Clarke was born on 1627[3].
  • Edward Clarke died on September 1, 1703[4].
  • Burial took place at St Matthew Friday Street[7].
  • Edward Clarke worked as a merchant[5].
  • Edward Clarke held the position of Sheriff of the City of London[8].
  • Edward Clarke held the position of Lord Mayor of London[9].
  • Edward Clarke received the knighthood[10].
  • Edward Clarke is recorded as male[11].
  • Edward Clarke's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Edward Clarke's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[13].
  • Edward Clarke's family name is recorded as Clarke[14].
  • Edward Clarke's given name is recorded as Edward[15].
  • Edward Clarke's depicted by is recorded as Sir Edward Clarke, Lord Mayor of London (1696)[16].

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Origins and Family

Edward Clarke's place of birth was Heighington[2]. He was born on 1627[3].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Clarke worked as a merchant[5]. Positions held include Sheriff of the City of London[8], a position[17], in United Kingdom[18] and Lord Mayor of London[9], a position[19], in United Kingdom[20], founded in 1189[21].

Recognition

Edward Clarke received the knighthood[10].

Death and Burial

Edward Clarke died on September 1, 1703[4]. He is buried at St Matthew Friday Street[7].

Why It Matters

Edward Clarke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was Edward Clarke born?

Edward Clarke's place of birth was Heighington[2].

What did Edward Clarke do for work?

Edward Clarke worked as merchant[5].

What awards did Edward Clarke receive?

Honors received include knighthood[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  10. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [17] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [18] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [19] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [20] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 21w ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
    Family name → Clarke
    Honorific prefix → Sir
    Wikidata description → English merchant and Lord Mayor of London
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