Francis Vere

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Francis Vere

Summary

Francis Vere is a human[1]. Born in Essex[2], he… he was born on 1560[3]. He passed away in Essex[4]. He died on August 28, 1609[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Francis Vere was born in Essex[2].
  • Francis Vere died in Essex[4].
  • Francis Vere was born on 1560[3].
  • Francis Vere died on August 28, 1609[5].
  • Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[9].
  • Francis Vere's father was Geoffrey de Vere[10].
  • Francis Vere's mother was Elizabeth Hardkyn[11].
  • Among Francis Vere's spouses was Elizabeth Dent[12].
  • Francis Vere held citizenship in Kingdom of England[13].
  • Francis Vere worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Francis Vere's professions included politician[7].
  • Francis Vere held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[14].
  • Francis Vere held the position of Member of the 1593 Parliament[15].
  • Francis Vere is recorded as male[16].
  • Francis Vere's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Francis Vere's family is recorded as de Vere family[18].
  • Francis Vere's Commons category is recorded as Francis Vere[19].
  • Francis Vere's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[20].
  • Francis Vere was part of the conflict Eighty Years' War[21].
  • Francis Vere's family name is recorded as Vere[22].
  • Francis Vere's given name is recorded as Francis[23].
  • Francis Vere's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • Francis Vere's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25].
  • Francis Vere's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Francis Vere's sibling is recorded as Horace Vere, 1st Baron Vere of Tilbury[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Francis Vere was born in Essex[2]. He was born on 1560[3]. His father was Geoffrey de Vere[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Hardkyn[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[14] and Member of the 1593 Parliament[15].

Personal Life

Francis Vere was married to Elizabeth Dent[12].

Death and Burial

Francis Vere died on August 28, 1609[5]. He died in Essex[4]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[9].

Why It Matters

Francis Vere ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Francis Vere born?

Francis Vere was born in Essex[2].

Where did Francis Vere die?

Francis Vere passed away in Essex[4].

Who were Francis Vere's parents?

Francis Vere's father was Geoffrey de Vere[10]. Francis Vere's mother was Elizabeth Hardkyn[11].

Who was Francis Vere married to?

Francis Vere's spouses include Elizabeth Dent[12].

What did Francis Vere do for work?

Francis Vere worked as military personnel[6] and politician[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military personnel, politician
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  2. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation
    Spouse Elizabeth Dent
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of England
    Citizenship
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