Edward Dyer

English courtier and poet
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Edward Dyer

Summary

Edward Dyer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Glastonbury[2]. He was born on January 1, 1543[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 1, 1607[5]. He worked as a poet[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edward Dyer's place of birth was Glastonbury[2].
  • Edward Dyer passed away in London[4].
  • Edward Dyer was born on January 1, 1543[3].
  • Edward Dyer was born on 1543[10].
  • Edward Dyer died on January 1, 1607[5].
  • Edward Dyer's professions included poet[6].
  • Edward Dyer's professions included politician[7].
  • Edward Dyer worked as a writer[8].
  • Edward Dyer held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[11].
  • Edward Dyer held the position of Member of the 1589 Parliament[12].
  • Edward Dyer held the position of Member of the 1593 Parliament[13].
  • Edward Dyer is recorded as male[14].
  • Edward Dyer's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Edward Dyer's family name is recorded as Dyer[16].
  • Edward Dyer's given name is recorded as Edward[17].
  • Edward Dyer's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18].
  • Edward Dyer's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[19].
  • Edward Dyer's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20].

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Origins and Family

Edward Dyer's place of birth was Glastonbury[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1543[3] and 1543[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[11], Member of the 1589 Parliament[12], and Member of the 1593 Parliament[13].

Death and Burial

Edward Dyer died on January 1, 1607[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Dyer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21]

FAQs

Where was Edward Dyer born?

Edward Dyer's place of birth was Glastonbury[2].

Where did Edward Dyer die?

Edward Dyer passed away in London[4].

What did Edward Dyer do for work?

Edward Dyer worked as poet[6], politician[7], and writer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Position held Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1589 Parliament, Member of the 1593 Parliament
    Sex or gender male
    Family name Dyer
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