Edward Leigh

English writer
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Edward Leigh

Summary

Edward Leigh is a human[1]. Born in Shawell[2], he… he was born on +1602-03-24T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Rushall[4]. He died on +1671-06-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edward Leigh was born in Shawell[2].
  • Edward Leigh died in Rushall[4].
  • Edward Leigh was born on +1602-03-24T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edward Leigh died on +1671-06-02T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Edward Leigh died on +1671-00-00T00:00:00Z[8].
  • Edward Leigh's father was Sir Henry Leigh[9].
  • Edward Leigh's mother was Ruth Hampden[10].
  • Edward Leigh was married to Elizabeth Talbot[11].
  • A child of Edward Leigh was Edward Leigh[12].
  • A child of Edward Leigh was Henry Leigh[13].
  • A child of Edward Leigh was Richard Leigh[14].
  • Edward Leigh worked as a writer[6].
  • Edward Leigh held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15].
  • Edward Leigh held the position of Member of the 1642-48 Parliament[16].
  • Edward Leigh's education included a stint at Hertford College[17].
  • Edward Leigh's religion is recorded as Protestantism[18].
  • Edward Leigh is recorded as male[19].
  • Edward Leigh's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Edward Leigh's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[21].
  • Edward Leigh's family name is recorded as Leigh[22].
  • Edward Leigh's given name is recorded as Edward[23].
  • Edward Leigh's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • Edward Leigh's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25].
  • Edward Leigh's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Shawell[2], Edward Leigh… he was born on +1602-03-24T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Sir Henry Leigh[9]. His mother was Ruth Hampden[10].

Education

Edward Leigh was educated at Hertford College[17].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Leigh's professions included writer[6]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15] and Member of the 1642-48 Parliament[16].

Personal Life

Among Edward Leigh's spouses was Elizabeth Talbot[11]. Children include he[12]; Henry Leigh[13]; and Richard Leigh[14], 1650–1728[27]. His religion is recorded as Protestantism[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1671-06-02T00:00:00Z[5] and +1671-00-00T00:00:00Z[8]. Edward Leigh passed away in Rushall[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Leigh ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Edward Leigh born?

Born in Shawell[2], Edward Leigh…

Where did Edward Leigh die?

Edward Leigh died in Rushall[4].

Who were Edward Leigh's parents?

Edward Leigh's father was Sir Henry Leigh[9]. Edward Leigh's mother was Ruth Hampden[10].

Who was Edward Leigh married to?

Edward Leigh's spouses include Elizabeth Talbot[11].

What did Edward Leigh do for work?

Edward Leigh worked as writer[6].

Where did Edward Leigh go to school?

Edward Leigh was educated at Hertford College[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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  1. 4w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Nla trove people id 877362
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