Edward Spragge
admiral of the Royal Navy (1629-1673)
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Summary
Edward Spragge was born on January 1, 1629[1], in County Roscommon[2]. He died on January 1, 1673[3], in Texel[4]. He worked as a privateer[5], politician[6], and admiral[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (269 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Westminster Abbey[9]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[10]
- Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[11], Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[12]
- Member of: Cavalier Parliament[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[15]
- Commons category: Edward Spragge[16]
- Military, police or special rank: admiral[17]
- Participated in conflict: English Civil War[18]
- Family name: Spragge[19]
- Given name: Edward[20]
- Manner of death: death in battle[21]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- Time period: 17th century generation[24]
Why It Matters
Edward Spragge has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was Edward Spragge born?
Edward Spragge's place of birth was County Roscommon[2].
Where did Edward Spragge die?
Edward Spragge died in Texel[4].
What did Edward Spragge do for work?
Edward Spragge worked as a privateer[5], politician[6], and admiral[7].