George Carew

English admiral and adventurer (c.1504-1545)
Person human Q3101464
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George Carew

Summary

George Carew is a human[1]. His place of birth was Godalming[2]. He was born on January 1, 1504[3]. He passed away in The Solent[4]. He died on July 19, 1545[5]. He worked as a politician[6], mercenary[7], and courtier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • George Carew was born in Godalming[2].
  • George Carew died in The Solent[4].
  • George Carew was born on January 1, 1504[3].
  • George Carew died on July 19, 1545[5].
  • George Carew's father was William Carew[10].
  • Among George Carew's spouses was Thomasine Pollard[11].
  • Among George Carew's spouses was Mary Norreys[12].
  • George Carew's professions included politician[6].
  • George Carew worked as a mercenary[7].
  • George Carew's professions included courtier[8].
  • George Carew held the position of Member of the 1529-36 Parliament[13].
  • George Carew was a member of English Reformation Parliament[14].
  • George Carew is recorded as male[15].
  • George Carew's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • George Carew's Commons category is recorded as George Carew (admiral)[17].
  • George Carew's military, police or special rank is recorded as vice admiral[18].
  • George Carew's commander of is recorded as Mary Rose[19].
  • George Carew's family name is recorded as Carew[20].
  • George Carew's given name is recorded as George[21].
  • George Carew's depicted by is recorded as Sir George Carew (1504–1545)[22].
  • George Carew's sibling is recorded as Peter Carew[23].

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Origins and Family

George Carew was born in Godalming[2]. He was born on January 1, 1504[3]. His father was William Carew[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], mercenary[7], and courtier[8]. George Carew held the position of Member of the 1529-36 Parliament[13].

Personal Life

Spouses include Thomasine Pollard[11] and Mary Norreys[12], 1526–1570[24].

Death and Burial

George Carew died on July 19, 1545[5]. He passed away in The Solent[4].

Why It Matters

George Carew ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was George Carew born?

George Carew's place of birth was Godalming[2].

Where did George Carew die?

George Carew passed away in The Solent[4].

Who were George Carew's parents?

George Carew's father was William Carew[10].

Who was George Carew married to?

George Carew's spouses include Thomasine Pollard[11] and Mary Norreys[12].

What did George Carew do for work?

George Carew worked as politician[6], mercenary[7], and courtier[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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