Edward Leighton

Summary

Edward Leighton is a human^[1]. He was born on 1655^[2]. He died on 1711^[3]. He worked as a politician^[4].

Key Facts

• Edward Leighton was born on 1655^[2].
• Edward Leighton died on 1711^[3].
• Edward Leighton's father was Robert Leighton^[5].
• Edward Leighton's mother was Gertrude Baldwyn^[6].
• Edward Leighton was married to Dorothy Charlton^[7].
• Edward Leighton was married to Jane Nicholl^[8].
• A child of Edward Leighton was Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet^[9].
• A child of Edward Leighton was Jane Leighton^[10].
• A child of Edward Leighton was Daniel Leighton^[11].
• A child of Edward Leighton was Francis Leighton^[12].
• Edward Leighton held citizenship in Kingdom of England^[13].
• Edward Leighton held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[14].
• Edward Leighton's professions included politician^[4].
• Edward Leighton held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England^[15].
• Edward Leighton held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain^[16].
• Edward Leighton held the position of High Sheriff of Shropshire^[17].
• Edward Leighton is recorded as male^[18].
• Edward Leighton's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Edward Leighton's noble title is recorded as baronet^[20].
• Edward Leighton's noble title is recorded as Leighton baronets^[21].
• Edward Leighton's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir^[22].
• Edward Leighton's residence is recorded as Wattlesborough Castle^[23].
• Edward Leighton's family name is recorded as Leighton^[24].
• Edward Leighton's given name is recorded as Edward^[25].

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Origins and Family

Edward Leighton was born on 1655^[2]. His father was Robert Leighton^[5]. His mother was Gertrude Baldwyn^[6].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Leighton's professions included politician^[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England^[15]; member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain^[16]; and High Sheriff of Shropshire^[17], a position^[26], in United Kingdom^[27].

Personal Life

Spouses include Dorothy Charlton^[7] and Jane Nicholl^[8]. Children include Sir Edward Leighton, 2nd Baronet^[9], 1681–1756^[28]; Jane Leighton^[10], b. 1734^[29]; Daniel Leighton^[11], a politician^[30], 1694–1765^[31], of Kingdom of Great Britain^[32]; and Francis Leighton^[12], a military leader^[33], 1696–1773^[34], of Kingdom of Great Britain^[35].

Death and Burial

Edward Leighton died on 1711^[3].

FAQs

Who were Edward Leighton's parents?

Edward Leighton's father was Robert Leighton^[5]. Edward Leighton's mother was Gertrude Baldwyn^[6].

Who was Edward Leighton married to?

Edward Leighton's spouses include Dorothy Charlton^[7] and Jane Nicholl^[8].

What did Edward Leighton do for work?

Edward Leighton worked as politician^[4].