Francis Walsingham

Summary

Francis Walsingham is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Chislehurst^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1532^[3]. He passed away in London^[4]. He died on April 6, 1590^[5]. He worked as a spymaster^[6], diplomat^[7], lawyer^[8], and politician^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (600 views/month, #6,701 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Francis Walsingham was born in Chislehurst^[2].
• Francis Walsingham died in London^[4].
• Francis Walsingham was born on January 1, 1532^[3].
• Francis Walsingham died on April 6, 1590^[5].
• Francis Walsingham is buried at St Paul's Cathedral^[11].
• Francis Walsingham's father was William Walsingham^[12].
• Francis Walsingham's mother was Joice Denny^[13].
• Francis Walsingham was married to Ursula St. Barbe^[14].
• Among Francis Walsingham's spouses was Anne Barnes^[15].
• A child of Francis Walsingham was Frances Walsingham^[16].
• Francis Walsingham held citizenship in Kingdom of England^[17].
• Francis Walsingham's professions included spymaster^[6].
• Francis Walsingham worked as a diplomat^[7].
• Francis Walsingham worked as a lawyer^[8].
• Francis Walsingham's professions included politician^[9].
• Francis Walsingham held the position of Secretary of State of England^[18].
• Francis Walsingham held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England^[19].
• Francis Walsingham held the position of ambassador^[20].
• Francis Walsingham held the position of Member of the 1559 Parliament^[21].
• Francis Walsingham held the position of Member of the 1563-67 Parliament^[22].
• Francis Walsingham held the position of Member of the 1572-83 Parliament^[23].
• Francis Walsingham's education included a stint at King's College^[24].
• Francis Walsingham was a member of Gray's Inn^[25].
• Francis Walsingham's religion is recorded as Protestantism^[26].
• Francis Walsingham is recorded as male^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Chislehurst^[2], Francis Walsingham… he was born on January 1, 1532^[3]. His father was William Walsingham^[12]. His mother was Joice Denny^[13].

Education

Francis Walsingham was educated at King's College^[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include spymaster^[6], diplomat^[7], lawyer^[8], and politician^[9]. Positions held include Secretary of State of England^[18], a position^[28]; Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England^[19]; ambassador^[20], a diplomatic rank^[29]; Member of the 1559 Parliament^[21]; Member of the 1563-67 Parliament^[22]; and Member of the 1572-83 Parliament^[23].

Personal Life

Spouses include Ursula St. Barbe^[14], a lady-in-waiting^[30], 1501–1602^[31] and Anne Barnes^[15], 1535–1564^[32]. A child of Francis Walsingham was Frances Walsingham^[16]. His religion is recorded as Protestantism^[26].

Death and Burial

Francis Walsingham died on April 6, 1590^[5]. He passed away in London^[4]. Burial took place at St Paul's Cathedral^[11].

Why It Matters

Francis Walsingham ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (600 views/month, #6,701 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[33] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[34]

FAQs

Where was Francis Walsingham born?

Francis Walsingham was born in Chislehurst^[2].

Where did Francis Walsingham die?

Francis Walsingham died in London^[4].

Who were Francis Walsingham's parents?

Francis Walsingham's father was William Walsingham^[12]. Francis Walsingham's mother was Joice Denny^[13].

Who was Francis Walsingham married to?

Francis Walsingham's spouses include Ursula St. Barbe^[14] and Anne Barnes^[15].

What did Francis Walsingham do for work?

Francis Walsingham worked as spymaster^[6], diplomat^[7], lawyer^[8], and politician^[9].

Where did Francis Walsingham go to school?

Francis Walsingham was educated at King's College^[24].