Francis Lovelace

Royalist, early proprietary governor of New York
Person human Q5481760
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Summary

Francis Lovelace was born on 1621[1] in Kent[2]. He died on January 1, 1675[3], in England[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and governor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (153 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of death: Woodstock[8]
  • Date of death: December 22, 1675[9]
  • Father: Richard Lovelace, 1st Baron Lovelace[10], Sir William Lovelace, of Woolwich[11]
  • Mother: Margaret, Lady Lovelace[12], Anne Barne[13]
  • Spouse: Mary King[14]
  • Child: William Lovelace[15]
  • Position held: Colonial Governor of New York[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Cause of death: edema[18]
  • Family name: Lovelace[19]
  • Given name: Francis[20]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21], The Royal Descents of 600 Immigrants to the American Colonies or the United States (2004)[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
  • Different from: Francis Lovelace[24]

Why It Matters

Francis Lovelace is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Francis Lovelace born?

Francis Lovelace's place of birth was Kent[2].

Where did Francis Lovelace die?

Francis Lovelace died in England[4].

Who were Francis Lovelace's parents?

Francis Lovelace's father was Richard Lovelace, 1st Baron Lovelace[10]. Francis Lovelace's mother was Margaret, Lady Lovelace[12].

Who was Francis Lovelace married to?

Francis Lovelace's spouses include Mary King[14].

What did Francis Lovelace do for work?

Francis Lovelace worked as a politician[5] and governor[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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