John Baker

English politician; (1488-1558)
Person human Q6220358
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John Baker

Summary

John Baker is a human[1]. He was born in Kent[2]. He was born on 1488[3]. He died on 1558[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (120 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Baker was born in Kent[2].
  • John Baker was born on 1488[3].
  • John Baker died on 1558[4].
  • John Baker died on 1555[8].
  • John Baker's father was Richard Baker, of Sissinghurst[9].
  • John Baker's mother was Joan[10].
  • John Baker was married to Elizabeth Dineley[11].
  • A child of John Baker was Mary Baker[12].
  • A child of John Baker was Richard Baker[13].
  • A child of John Baker was John Baker[14].
  • A child of John Baker was Elizabeth Baker[15].
  • A child of John Baker was Cecily Baker[16].
  • John Baker held citizenship in Kingdom of England[17].
  • John Baker's professions included politician[5].
  • John Baker's professions included lawyer[6].
  • John Baker held the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer[18].
  • John Baker held the position of Member of the 1529-36 Parliament[19].
  • John Baker held the position of Member of the 1536 Parliament[20].
  • John Baker held the position of Member of the 1542-44 Parliament[21].
  • John Baker held the position of Member of the 1545-47 Parliament[22].
  • John Baker held the position of Member of the 1547-1552 Parliament[23].
  • John Baker's education included a stint at Inner Temple[24].
  • John Baker received the Knight Bachelor[25].
  • John Baker was a member of English Reformation Parliament[26].
  • John Baker is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Baker's place of birth was Kent[2]. He was born on 1488[3]. His father was Richard Baker, of Sissinghurst[9]. His mother was Joan[10].

Education

John Baker was educated at Inner Temple[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and lawyer[6]. Positions held include Chancellor of the Exchequer[18], a public office[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1316[30]; Member of the 1529-36 Parliament[19], a position[31], founded in 1529[32]; Member of the 1536 Parliament[20]; Member of the 1542-44 Parliament[21]; Member of the 1545-47 Parliament[22]; and Member of the 1547-1552 Parliament[23].

Recognition

John Baker received the Knight Bachelor[25].

Personal Life

John Baker was married to Elizabeth Dineley[11]. Children include Mary Baker[12], b. 1500[33]; Richard Baker[13], a politician[34]; he[14], a politician[35]; Elizabeth Baker[15], 1539–1583[36]; and Cecily Baker[16], 1535–1615[37].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1558[4] and 1555[8].

Why It Matters

John Baker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (120 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was John Baker born?

Born in Kent[2], John Baker…

Who were John Baker's parents?

John Baker's father was Richard Baker, of Sissinghurst[9]. John Baker's mother was Joan[10].

Who was John Baker married to?

John Baker's spouses include Elizabeth Dineley[11].

What did John Baker do for work?

John Baker worked as politician[5] and lawyer[6].

Where did John Baker go to school?

John Baker was educated at Inner Temple[24].

What awards did John Baker receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [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.

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