Henry Spelman

English antiquarian and politician (1564-1641)
Person human Q1035378
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Henry Spelman

Summary

Henry Spelman is a human[1]. He was born in Congham[2]. He was born on January 1, 1564[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on October 24, 1641[5]. He worked as a jurist[6], historian[7], politician[8], and heraldist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Congham[2], Henry Spelman…
  • Henry Spelman passed away in London[4].
  • Henry Spelman was born on January 1, 1564[3].
  • Henry Spelman died on October 24, 1641[5].
  • Henry Spelman held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Henry Spelman worked as a jurist[6].
  • Henry Spelman worked as a historian[7].
  • Henry Spelman worked as a politician[8].
  • Henry Spelman worked as a heraldist[9].
  • Henry Spelman held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[12].
  • Henry Spelman held the position of Member of the 1593 Parliament[13].
  • Henry Spelman held the position of Member of the 1597-98 Parliament[14].
  • Henry Spelman held the position of Member of the 1625 Parliament[15].
  • Henry Spelman's education included a stint at Trinity College[16].
  • Henry Spelman received the Knight Bachelor[17].
  • Henry Spelman was a member of Useless Parliament[18].
  • Henry Spelman is recorded as male[19].
  • Henry Spelman's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Henry Spelman's noble title is recorded as Knight Bachelor[21].
  • Henry Spelman's Commons category is recorded as Henry Spelman[22].
  • Henry Spelman's family name is recorded as Spelman[23].
  • Henry Spelman's given name is recorded as Henry[24].
  • Henry Spelman's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • Henry Spelman's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Henry Spelman's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Spelman was born in Congham[2]. He was born on January 1, 1564[3].

Education

Henry Spelman's education included a stint at Trinity College[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jurist[6], historian[7], politician[8], and heraldist[9]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[12], Member of the 1593 Parliament[13], Member of the 1597-98 Parliament[14], and Member of the 1625 Parliament[15].

Recognition

Henry Spelman received the Knight Bachelor[17].

Death and Burial

Henry Spelman died on October 24, 1641[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Spelman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Henry Spelman born?

Born in Congham[2], Henry Spelman…

Where did Henry Spelman die?

Henry Spelman died in London[4].

What did Henry Spelman do for work?

Henry Spelman worked as jurist[6], historian[7], politician[8], and heraldist[9].

Where did Henry Spelman go to school?

Henry Spelman was educated at Trinity College[16].

What awards did Henry Spelman receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Educated at Trinity College
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