Edward Harley

English politician; (1624-1700)
Person human Q5343319
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Edward Harley

Summary

Edward Harley is a human[1]. He was born in Brampton Bryan[2]. He was born on +1624-10-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1700-12-18T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Edward Harley's place of birth was Brampton Bryan[2].
  • Edward Harley was born on +1624-10-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edward Harley died on +1700-12-18T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Edward Harley's father was Robert Harley[7].
  • Edward Harley's mother was Brilliana, Lady Harley[8].
  • Edward Harley was married to Abigail Stephens[9].
  • A child of Edward Harley was Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer[10].
  • A child of Edward Harley was Edward Harley[11].
  • Edward Harley held citizenship in Kingdom of England[12].
  • Edward Harley worked as a politician[5].
  • Edward Harley held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13].
  • Edward Harley held the position of Member of the Second Protectorate Parliament[14].
  • Edward Harley held the position of Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[15].
  • Edward Harley held the position of Member of the 1679 Parliament[16].
  • Edward Harley held the position of Member of the 1680-81 Parliament[17].
  • Edward Harley held the position of Member of the 1689-90 Parliament[18].
  • Edward Harley received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
  • Edward Harley was a member of Royal Society[20].
  • Edward Harley was a member of Cavalier Parliament[21].
  • Edward Harley was a member of Exclusion Bill Parliament[22].
  • Edward Harley was a member of Habeas Corpus Parliament[23].
  • Edward Harley's image is recorded as Sir Edward Harley Vertue.jpg[24].
  • Edward Harley is recorded as male[25].
  • Edward Harley's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Edward Harley's ISNI is recorded as 0000000028566808[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Harley's place of birth was Brampton Bryan[2]. He was born on +1624-10-21T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Robert Harley[7]. His mother was Brilliana, Lady Harley[8].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Harley's professions included politician[5]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13]; Member of the Second Protectorate Parliament[14], a position[28], founded in 1656[29]; Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[15]; Member of the 1679 Parliament[16]; Member of the 1680-81 Parliament[17]; and Member of the 1689-90 Parliament[18].

Recognition

Edward Harley received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].

Personal Life

Among Edward Harley's spouses was Abigail Stephens[9]. Children include Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer[10], a politician[30], 1661–1724[31], of Kingdom of England[32], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[33] and he[11], a politician[34], 1664–1735[35].

Death and Burial

Edward Harley died on +1700-12-18T00:00:00Z[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Harley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was Edward Harley born?

Edward Harley was born in Brampton Bryan[2].

Who were Edward Harley's parents?

Edward Harley's father was Robert Harley[7]. Edward Harley's mother was Brilliana, Lady Harley[8].

Who was Edward Harley married to?

Edward Harley's spouses include Abigail Stephens[9].

What did Edward Harley do for work?

Edward Harley worked as politician[5].

What awards did Edward Harley receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [24] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . 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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