Henry Sidney

English politician and courtier
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Henry Sidney

Summary

Henry Sidney is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1529[3]. He died in Ludlow Castle[4]. He died on May 5, 1586[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (231 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Henry Sidney's place of birth was London[2].
  • Born in Penshurst[8], Henry Sidney…
  • Henry Sidney passed away in Ludlow Castle[4].
  • Henry Sidney was born on January 1, 1529[3].
  • Henry Sidney died on May 5, 1586[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St John the Baptist, Penshurst[9].
  • Henry Sidney's father was Sir William Sidney[10].
  • Henry Sidney's mother was Anne Pakenham[11].
  • Among Henry Sidney's spouses was Mary Dudley, Lady Sidney[12].
  • A child of Henry Sidney was Robert Sidney, 1st Earl of Leicester[13].
  • A child of Henry Sidney was Philip Sidney[14].
  • A child of Henry Sidney was Mary Sidney[15].
  • A child of Henry Sidney was Thomas Sydney[16].
  • Henry Sidney held citizenship in Kingdom of England[17].
  • Henry Sidney worked as a politician[6].
  • Henry Sidney held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[18].
  • Henry Sidney held the position of Member of the 1547-1552 Parliament[19].
  • Henry Sidney held the position of Member of the March 1553 Parliament[20].
  • Henry Sidney held the position of Member of the 1563-67 Parliament[21].
  • Henry Sidney held the position of Member of the 1571 Parliament[22].
  • Henry Sidney held the position of Member of the 1572-83 Parliament[23].
  • Henry Sidney's education included a stint at New College[24].
  • Henry Sidney received the Knight Bachelor[25].
  • Henry Sidney received the Knight of the Garter[26].
  • Henry Sidney is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include London[2], a metropolis[28], in Roman Empire[29], founded in 0047[30] and Penshurst[8], a village[31], in United Kingdom[32]. Henry Sidney was born on January 1, 1529[3]. His father was Sir William Sidney[10]. His mother was Anne Pakenham[11].

Education

Henry Sidney's education included a stint at New College[24].

Career and Affiliations

Henry Sidney's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[18], Member of the 1547-1552 Parliament[19], Member of the March 1553 Parliament[20], Member of the 1563-67 Parliament[21], Member of the 1571 Parliament[22], and Member of the 1572-83 Parliament[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Bachelor[25], a title of honor[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1300[35] and Knight of the Garter[26], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37].

Personal Life

Among Henry Sidney's spouses was Mary Dudley, Lady Sidney[12]. Children include Robert Sidney, 1st Earl of Leicester[13], a patron of the arts[38], 1563–1626[39], of Kingdom of England[40], awarded the Knight of the Garter[41]; Philip Sidney[14], a poet[42], 1554–1586[43], of Kingdom of England[44]; Mary Sidney[15], a poet[45], 1561–1621[46], of Kingdom of England[47], specialised in poetry[48]; and Thomas Sydney[16].

Death and Burial

Henry Sidney died on May 5, 1586[5]. He died in Ludlow Castle[4]. He is buried at Church of St John the Baptist, Penshurst[9].

Why It Matters

Henry Sidney ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (231 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49]

FAQs

Where was Henry Sidney born?

Henry Sidney's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Henry Sidney die?

Henry Sidney died in Ludlow Castle[4].

Who were Henry Sidney's parents?

Henry Sidney's father was Sir William Sidney[10]. Henry Sidney's mother was Anne Pakenham[11].

Who was Henry Sidney married to?

Henry Sidney's spouses include Mary Dudley, Lady Sidney[12].

What did Henry Sidney do for work?

Henry Sidney worked as politician[6].

Where did Henry Sidney go to school?

Henry Sidney was educated at New College[24].

What awards did Henry Sidney receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[25] and Knight of the Garter[26].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at New College
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    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Men of Kent and Kentishmen, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
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