Edward Nicholas

17th-century English statesman
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Edward Nicholas

Summary

Edward Nicholas is a human[1]. Born in Wiltshire[2], he… he was born on April 4, 1593[3]. He died on September 1, 1669[4]. He worked as an official[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edward Nicholas was born in Wiltshire[2].
  • Edward Nicholas was born on April 4, 1593[3].
  • Edward Nicholas died on September 1, 1669[4].
  • A child of Edward Nicholas was John Nicholas[8].
  • A child of Edward Nicholas was George Nicholas[9].
  • Edward Nicholas held citizenship in Kingdom of England[10].
  • Edward Nicholas's professions included official[5].
  • Edward Nicholas's professions included politician[6].
  • Edward Nicholas held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[11].
  • Edward Nicholas held the position of Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[12].
  • Edward Nicholas held the position of Member of the 1624-25 Parliament[13].
  • Edward Nicholas held the position of Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[14].
  • Edward Nicholas's education included a stint at The Queen's College[15].
  • Edward Nicholas received the Knight Bachelor[16].
  • Edward Nicholas was a member of 4th Parliament of King James I[17].
  • Edward Nicholas is recorded as male[18].
  • Edward Nicholas's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Edward Nicholas was part of the conflict English Civil War[20].
  • Edward Nicholas's family name is recorded as Nicholas[21].
  • Edward Nicholas's given name is recorded as Edward[22].
  • Edward Nicholas's depicted by is recorded as Sir Edward Nicholas[23].
  • Edward Nicholas's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • Edward Nicholas's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25].
  • Edward Nicholas's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Edward Nicholas's name in native language is recorded as Edward Nicholas[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Nicholas was born in Wiltshire[2]. He was born on April 4, 1593[3].

Education

Edward Nicholas's education included a stint at The Queen's College[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include official[5] and politician[6]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[11], Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[12], Member of the 1624-25 Parliament[13], and Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[14].

Recognition

Edward Nicholas received the Knight Bachelor[16].

Personal Life

Children include John Nicholas[8], a politician[28], 1624–1705[29], of Kingdom of England[30] and George Nicholas[9], 1635–1707[31].

Death and Burial

Edward Nicholas died on September 1, 1669[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Nicholas ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Edward Nicholas born?

Born in Wiltshire[2], Edward Nicholas…

What did Edward Nicholas do for work?

Edward Nicholas worked as official[5] and politician[6].

Where did Edward Nicholas go to school?

Edward Nicholas was educated at The Queen's College[15].

What awards did Edward Nicholas receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Wikidata description 17th-century English statesman
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