Francis Bryan

English courtier and diplomat (1490-1550)
Person human Q512521
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Francis Bryan

Summary

Francis Bryan is a human[1]. Born in Buckinghamshire[2], he… he was born on 1490[3]. He passed away in Clonmel[4]. He died on February 2, 1550[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], judge[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,890 views/month, #7,111 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Francis Bryan's place of birth was Buckinghamshire[2].
  • Francis Bryan died in Clonmel[4].
  • Francis Bryan was born on 1490[3].
  • Francis Bryan died on February 2, 1550[5].
  • Francis Bryan died on February 2, 1550[10].
  • Francis Bryan's father was Thomas Bryan[11].
  • Francis Bryan's mother was Margaret Bryan[12].
  • Among Francis Bryan's spouses was Joan Fitzgerald, Countess of Ormond[13].
  • Francis Bryan held citizenship in Kingdom of England[14].
  • Francis Bryan worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Francis Bryan's professions included judge[7].
  • Francis Bryan's professions included politician[8].
  • Francis Bryan held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15].
  • Francis Bryan held the position of Member of the 1529-36 Parliament[16].
  • Francis Bryan held the position of Member of the 1539-40 Parliament[17].
  • Francis Bryan held the position of Member of the 1542-44 Parliament[18].
  • Francis Bryan held the position of Member of the 1545-47 Parliament[19].
  • Francis Bryan is recorded as male[20].
  • Francis Bryan's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Francis Bryan's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[22].
  • Francis Bryan's family name is recorded as Bryan[23].
  • Francis Bryan's given name is recorded as Francis[24].
  • Francis Bryan's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • Francis Bryan dates from the 16th century generation[26].
  • Francis Bryan dates from the 15th century generation[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Francis Bryan was born in Buckinghamshire[2]. He was born on 1490[3]. His father was Thomas Bryan[11]. His mother was Margaret Bryan[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], judge[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15]; Member of the 1529-36 Parliament[16], a position[28], founded in 1529[29]; Member of the 1539-40 Parliament[17]; Member of the 1542-44 Parliament[18]; and Member of the 1545-47 Parliament[19].

Personal Life

Among Francis Bryan's spouses was Joan Fitzgerald, Countess of Ormond[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 2, 1550[5]. Francis Bryan passed away in Clonmel[4].

Why It Matters

Francis Bryan ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,890 views/month, #7,111 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Francis Bryan born?

Francis Bryan was born in Buckinghamshire[2].

Where did Francis Bryan die?

Francis Bryan died in Clonmel[4].

Who were Francis Bryan's parents?

Francis Bryan's father was Thomas Bryan[11]. Francis Bryan's mother was Margaret Bryan[12].

Who was Francis Bryan married to?

Francis Bryan's spouses include Joan Fitzgerald, Countess of Ormond[13].

What did Francis Bryan do for work?

Francis Bryan worked as diplomat[6], judge[7], and politician[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 9
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'fa', 'he', 'pt', 'sv', 'ur']
    Claims rich → —
    "/* wbeditentity-update-languages-short:0||de */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/57984|batch #57984]]: Import missing aliases from dewiki 1/3"
  2. 11w ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Buckinghamshire
    Given name → Francis
    Sibling → Elizabeth Carew
    Described by source → Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/42729|batch #42729]]: TP named as #14c"
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