Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford

English politician and Baron; (1637-1685)
Person human Q5868310
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Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford

Summary

Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1637[2]. He died in Wroxton Abbey[3]. He died on January 1, 1685[4]. He worked as a judge[5], musicologist[6], music theorist[7], and politician[8]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford passed away in Wroxton Abbey[3].
  • Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford was born on January 1, 1637[2].
  • Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford died on January 1, 1685[4].
  • Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford is buried at Church of All Saints, Wroxton[10].
  • Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford's father was Dudley North, 4th Baron North[11].
  • Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford's mother was Anne Montagu[12].
  • Among Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford's spouses was Lady Frances Pope[13].
  • A child of Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford was Francis North, 2nd Baron Guilford[14].
  • Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford's professions included judge[5].
  • Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford worked as a musicologist[6].
  • Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford worked as a music theorist[7].
  • Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford's professions included politician[8].
  • Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15].
  • Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford held the position of Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[16].
  • Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford held the position of Chief Justice of the Common Pleas[17].
  • Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford was educated at St John's College[18].
  • Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford was a member of Cavalier Parliament[19].
  • Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford is recorded as male[20].
  • Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford's noble title is recorded as baron[22].
  • Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford's Commons category is recorded as Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford[23].
  • Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford's family name is recorded as North[24].
  • Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford's given name is recorded as Francis[25].
  • Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford's depicted by is recorded as Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford (1637–1685), Lord Chancellor[26].
  • Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford was born on January 1, 1637[2]. His father was Dudley North, 4th Baron North[11]. His mother was Anne Montagu[12].

Education

Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford's education included a stint at St John's College[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[5], musicologist[6], music theorist[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15]; Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[16]; and Chief Justice of the Common Pleas[17], a title of authority[28].

Personal Life

Among Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford's spouses was Lady Frances Pope[13]. A child of him was Francis North, 2nd Baron Guilford[14].

Death and Burial

Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford died on January 1, 1685[4]. He died in Wroxton Abbey[3]. He is buried at Church of All Saints, Wroxton[10].

Why It Matters

Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where did Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford die?

Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford died in Wroxton Abbey[3].

Who were Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford's parents?

Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford's father was Dudley North, 4th Baron North[11]. Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford's mother was Anne Montagu[12].

Who was Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford married to?

Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford's spouses include Lady Frances Pope[13].

What did Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford do for work?

Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford worked as judge[5], musicologist[6], music theorist[7], and politician[8].

Where did Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford go to school?

Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford was educated at St John's College[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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