Edward Villiers

English diplomat, office-holder and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1621 to 1625.; (1585-1626)
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Edward Villiers

Summary

Edward Villiers is a human[1]. He was born in Kingdom of England[2]. He was born on +1585-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Collegiate Church of St Mary, Youghal[4]. He died on +1626-09-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kingdom of England[2], Edward Villiers…
  • Edward Villiers died in Collegiate Church of St Mary, Youghal[4].
  • Edward Villiers was born on +1585-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edward Villiers died on +1626-09-07T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Edward Villiers's father was George Villiers[8].
  • Edward Villiers's mother was Audrey Saunders[9].
  • Among Edward Villiers's spouses was Barbara St. John[10].
  • A child of Edward Villiers was Anne Villiers, Countess of Morton[11].
  • A child of Edward Villiers was Edward Villiers[12].
  • A child of Edward Villiers was George Villiers, 4th Viscount Grandison[13].
  • A child of Edward Villiers was Eleanor Villiers[14].
  • A child of Edward Villiers was William Villiers, 2nd Viscount Grandison[15].
  • A child of Edward Villiers was John Villiers, 3rd Viscount Grandison of Limerick[16].
  • Edward Villiers held citizenship in Kingdom of England[17].
  • Edward Villiers worked as a politician[6].
  • Edward Villiers held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[18].
  • Edward Villiers held the position of Warden of the Mint[19].
  • Edward Villiers held the position of Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[20].
  • Edward Villiers held the position of Member of the 1624-25 Parliament[21].
  • Edward Villiers held the position of Member of the 1625 Parliament[22].
  • Edward Villiers held the position of Master of the Mint[23].
  • Edward Villiers was educated at Queens' College[24].
  • Edward Villiers was a member of Useless Parliament[25].
  • Edward Villiers was a member of 4th Parliament of King James I[26].
  • Edward Villiers's image is recorded as Gortzius Geldorp - Portrait of Sir Edward Villiers (c.1585–1626).jpg[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Villiers's place of birth was Kingdom of England[2]. He was born on +1585-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was George Villiers[8]. His mother was Audrey Saunders[9].

Education

Edward Villiers's education included a stint at Queens' College[24].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Villiers worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[18]; Warden of the Mint[19], a position[28]; Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[20]; Member of the 1624-25 Parliament[21]; Member of the 1625 Parliament[22]; and Master of the Mint[23], a position[29].

Personal Life

Edward Villiers was married to Barbara St. John[10]. Children include Anne Villiers, Countess of Morton[11], a governess[30], 1610–1654[31], of England[32]; he[12], a military personnel[33], 1620–1689[34], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[35]; George Villiers, 4th Viscount Grandison[13], 1615–1699[36], of Kingdom of England[37]; Eleanor Villiers[14]; William Villiers, 2nd Viscount Grandison[15], a politician[38], 1614–1643[39]; and John Villiers, 3rd Viscount Grandison of Limerick[16], 1616–1659[40].

Death and Burial

Edward Villiers died on +1626-09-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Collegiate Church of St Mary, Youghal[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Villiers ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Edward Villiers born?

Edward Villiers was born in Kingdom of England[2].

Where did Edward Villiers die?

Edward Villiers died in Collegiate Church of St Mary, Youghal[4].

Who were Edward Villiers's parents?

Edward Villiers's father was George Villiers[8]. Edward Villiers's mother was Audrey Saunders[9].

Who was Edward Villiers married to?

Edward Villiers's spouses include Barbara St. John[10].

What did Edward Villiers do for work?

Edward Villiers worked as politician[6].

Where did Edward Villiers go to school?

Edward Villiers was educated at Queens' College[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [27] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . The History of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . 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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