Edward Stafford

English diplomat (1552-1605)
Person human Q5345401
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Edward Stafford

Summary

Edward Stafford is a human[1]. He was born on +1552-00-00T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1605-02-05T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a diplomat[4] and politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Edward Stafford was born on +1552-00-00T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Edward Stafford died on +1605-02-05T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edward Stafford's father was William Stafford[7].
  • Edward Stafford's mother was Dorothy Stafford[8].
  • Edward Stafford was married to Douglas Sheffield, Baroness Sheffield[9].
  • Edward Stafford was married to Robsart Chapman[10].
  • A child of Edward Stafford was Anne Stafford[11].
  • Edward Stafford held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Edward Stafford's professions included diplomat[4].
  • Edward Stafford's professions included politician[5].
  • Edward Stafford held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13].
  • Edward Stafford held the position of Member of the 1571 Parliament[14].
  • Edward Stafford held the position of Member of the 1572-83 Parliament[15].
  • Edward Stafford held the position of Member of the 1593 Parliament[16].
  • Edward Stafford held the position of Member of the 1597-98 Parliament[17].
  • Edward Stafford held the position of Member of the 1601 Parliament[18].
  • Edward Stafford was educated at Pembroke College[19].
  • Edward Stafford's education included a stint at St John's College[20].
  • Edward Stafford's image is recorded as Portrait of a Man, possibly Sir Edward Stafford (1552–1605) NCMA 67 13 4.jpg[21].
  • Edward Stafford is recorded as male[22].
  • Edward Stafford's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Edward Stafford's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[24].
  • Edward Stafford's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/09k4rv3[25].
  • Edward Stafford's family name is recorded as Stafford[26].
  • Edward Stafford's given name is recorded as Edward[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Stafford was born on +1552-00-00T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was William Stafford[7]. His mother was Dorothy Stafford[8].

Education

Educated at Pembroke College[19], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1347[30] and St John's College[20], a college of the University of Cambridge[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1511[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[4] and politician[5]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13], Member of the 1571 Parliament[14], Member of the 1572-83 Parliament[15], Member of the 1593 Parliament[16], Member of the 1597-98 Parliament[17], and Member of the 1601 Parliament[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Douglas Sheffield, Baroness Sheffield[9], 1542–1608[34] and Robsart Chapman[10]. A child of Edward Stafford was Anne Stafford[11].

Death and Burial

Edward Stafford died on +1605-02-05T00:00:00Z[3].

Why It Matters

Edward Stafford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Who were Edward Stafford's parents?

Edward Stafford's father was William Stafford[7]. Edward Stafford's mother was Dorothy Stafford[8].

Who was Edward Stafford married to?

Edward Stafford's spouses include Douglas Sheffield, Baroness Sheffield[9] and Robsart Chapman[10].

What did Edward Stafford do for work?

Edward Stafford worked as diplomat[4] and politician[5].

Where did Edward Stafford go to school?

Edward Stafford was educated at Pembroke College[19] and St John's College[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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