Edward King

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Edward King

Summary

Edward King is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ireland[2]. He was born on January 1, 1612[3]. He passed away in Irish Sea[4]. He died on January 1, 1637[5]. He worked as a poet[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ireland[2], Edward King…
  • Edward King died in Irish Sea[4].
  • Edward King was born on January 1, 1612[3].
  • Edward King was born on January 1, 1613[8].
  • Edward King died on January 1, 1637[5].
  • Edward King died on January 1, 1638[9].
  • Edward King's father was John King[10].
  • Edward King's mother was Catherine Drury[11].
  • Edward King's professions included poet[6].
  • Edward King's education included a stint at Christ's College[12].
  • Edward King is recorded as male[13].
  • Edward King's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • The cause of death was drowning[15].
  • Edward King's family name is recorded as King[16].
  • Edward King's given name is recorded as Edward[17].
  • Edward King's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18].
  • Edward King's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19].
  • Edward King's different from is recorded as Edward King[20].
  • Edward King dates from the 17th century generation[21].
  • Edward King's sibling is recorded as Robert King[22].
  • Edward King's sibling is recorded as Dorothy Dury[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Ireland[2], Edward King… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1612[3] and January 1, 1613[8]. His father was John King[10]. His mother was Catherine Drury[11].

Education

Edward King was educated at Christ's College[12].

Career and Affiliations

Edward King's professions included poet[6].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1637[5] and January 1, 1638[9]. Edward King died in Irish Sea[4]. The cause of death was drowning[15].

Why It Matters

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

FAQs

Where was Edward King born?

Edward King's place of birth was Ireland[2].

Where did Edward King die?

Edward King died in Irish Sea[4].

Who were Edward King's parents?

Edward King's father was John King[10]. Edward King's mother was Catherine Drury[11].

What did Edward King do for work?

Edward King worked as poet[6].

Where did Edward King go to school?

Edward King was educated at Christ's College[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . 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.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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  1. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Yale lux id person/53cbad00-1cd7-4d61-8be7-aa04d71d2e11
    Different from Edward King
    Father John King
    Find a grave memorial id 5887721
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