James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle

English diplomat (1580-1636)
Person human Q3023437
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James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle

Summary

James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle is a human[1]. He was born on 1580[2]. He died in Westminster[3]. He died on January 1, 1636[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (114 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle passed away in Westminster[3].
  • James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle was born on 1580[2].
  • James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle died on January 1, 1636[4].
  • James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle died on April 25, 1636[7].
  • James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle is buried at St Paul's Cathedral[8].
  • James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle's father was Sir James Hay[9].
  • James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle's mother was Margaret Murray[10].
  • James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle was married to Lucy Hay, Countess of Carlisle[11].
  • James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle was married to Lady Honora Denny[12].
  • A child of James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle was James Hay, 2nd Earl of Carlisle[13].
  • A child of James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle was James Hay[14].
  • A child of James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle was unknown son Hay[15].
  • James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle held citizenship in Kingdom of England[16].
  • James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle's professions included diplomat[5].
  • James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle held the position of Keeper of the Great Wardrobe[17].
  • James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle received the Knight of the Garter[18].
  • James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle received the Knight of the Bath[19].
  • James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle is recorded as male[20].
  • James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle's family is recorded as Clan Hay[22].
  • James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle's noble title is recorded as Earl of Carlisle[23].
  • James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle's Commons category is recorded as James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle[24].
  • James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[25].
  • James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle's family name is recorded as Hay[26].
  • James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle's given name is recorded as James[27].

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Origins and Family

James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle was born on 1580[2]. His father was Sir James Hay[9]. His mother was Margaret Murray[10].

Career and Affiliations

James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle's professions included diplomat[5]. He held the position of Keeper of the Great Wardrobe[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Garter[18], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Knight of the Bath[19], a noble title[30], in United Kingdom[31].

Personal Life

Spouses include Lucy Hay, Countess of Carlisle[11], a spy[32], 1599–1660[33], of Kingdom of England[34] and Lady Honora Denny[12]. Children include James Hay, 2nd Earl of Carlisle[13], 1612–1660[35], of Kingdom of England[36]; James Hay[14], 1610–1610[37]; and unknown son Hay[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1636[4] and April 25, 1636[7]. James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle died in Westminster[3]. He is buried at St Paul's Cathedral[8].

Why It Matters

James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (114 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where did James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle die?

James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle died in Westminster[3].

Who were James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle's parents?

James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle's father was Sir James Hay[9]. James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle's mother was Margaret Murray[10].

Who was James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle married to?

James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle's spouses include Lucy Hay, Countess of Carlisle[11] and Lady Honora Denny[12].

What did James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle do for work?

James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle worked as diplomat[5].

What awards did James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[18] and Knight of the Bath[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description English diplomat (1580-1636)
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  2. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat
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  3. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial St Paul's Cathedral
    Occupation diplomat
    Father Sir James Hay
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