Edward Poynings

English soldier, administrator and diplomat (1459-1521)
Person human Q940191
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Edward Poynings

Summary

Edward Poynings is a human[1]. He was born on +1459-00-00T00:00:00Z[2]. He passed away in Kent[3]. He died on +1521-11-01T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a statesperson[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edward Poynings died in Kent[3].
  • Edward Poynings was born on +1459-00-00T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Edward Poynings died on +1521-11-01T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Burial took place at Westenhanger[8].
  • Edward Poynings's father was Robert Poynings[9].
  • Edward Poynings's mother was Elizabeth Paston[10].
  • A child of Edward Poynings was Adrian Poynings[11].
  • A child of Edward Poynings was Joan Poynings[12].
  • A child of Edward Poynings was Thomas Poynings, 1st Baron Poynings[13].
  • Edward Poynings held citizenship in Kingdom of England[14].
  • Edward Poynings's professions included statesperson[5].
  • Edward Poynings worked as a politician[6].
  • Edward Poynings held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15].
  • Edward Poynings held the position of Member of the 1512-14 Parliament[16].
  • Edward Poynings held the position of governor[17].
  • Edward Poynings held the position of Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports[18].
  • Edward Poynings held the position of governor[19].
  • Edward Poynings held the position of Lord Deputy of Ireland[20].
  • Edward Poynings received the Knight of the Garter[21].
  • Edward Poynings was a member of Privy Council of England[22].
  • Edward Poynings was a member of Order of the Garter[23].
  • Edward Poynings is recorded as male[24].
  • Edward Poynings's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Edward Poynings's coat of arms image is recorded as Coat of arms of Sir Edward Poynings, KG.png[26].
  • Edward Poynings's ISNI is recorded as 0000000025654757[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Poynings was born on +1459-00-00T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Robert Poynings[9]. His mother was Elizabeth Paston[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include statesperson[5] and politician[6]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15]; Member of the 1512-14 Parliament[16]; governor[17], a public office[28]; Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports[18]; and Lord Deputy of Ireland[20], a position[29].

Recognition

Edward Poynings received the Knight of the Garter[21].

Personal Life

Children include Adrian Poynings[11], a politician[30], 1512–1571[31]; Joan Poynings[12], b. 1490[32]; and Thomas Poynings, 1st Baron Poynings[13], 1510–1545[33].

Death and Burial

Edward Poynings died on +1521-11-01T00:00:00Z[4]. He died in Kent[3]. He is buried at Westenhanger[8].

Why It Matters

Edward Poynings ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where did Edward Poynings die?

Edward Poynings died in Kent[3].

Who were Edward Poynings's parents?

Edward Poynings's father was Robert Poynings[9]. Edward Poynings's mother was Elizabeth Paston[10].

What did Edward Poynings do for work?

Edward Poynings worked as statesperson[5] and politician[6].

What awards did Edward Poynings receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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