John Cheke

16th-century English classical scholar and statesman
Person human Q1219653
John Cheke
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John Cheke

Summary

John Cheke is a human[1]. Born in Cambridge[2], he… he was born on June 16, 1514[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on September 13, 1557[5]. He worked as a politician[6], university teacher[7], and classical scholar[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (163 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Cheke was born in Cambridge[2].
  • John Cheke died in London[4].
  • John Cheke was born on June 16, 1514[3].
  • John Cheke died on September 13, 1557[5].
  • John Cheke's father was Peter Cheke[10].
  • John Cheke's mother was Agnes Duffield[11].
  • John Cheke was married to Mary Cheke[12].
  • A child of John Cheke was Henry Cheke[13].
  • A child of John Cheke was unknown Cheke[14].
  • John Cheke held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • John Cheke worked as a politician[6].
  • John Cheke worked as a university teacher[7].
  • John Cheke's professions included classical scholar[8].
  • John Cheke held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[16].
  • John Cheke held the position of Member of the 1547-1552 Parliament[17].
  • John Cheke held the position of Member of the March 1553 Parliament[18].
  • John Cheke was employed by University of Cambridge[19].
  • John Cheke's education included a stint at St John's College[20].
  • John Cheke is recorded as male[21].
  • John Cheke's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • John Cheke's Commons category is recorded as John Cheke[23].
  • John Cheke's given name is recorded as John[24].
  • John Cheke's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • John Cheke's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26].
  • John Cheke's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Cambridge[2], John Cheke… he was born on June 16, 1514[3]. His father was Peter Cheke[10]. His mother was Agnes Duffield[11].

Education

John Cheke was educated at St John's College[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], university teacher[7], and classical scholar[8]. Among John Cheke's employers was University of Cambridge[19]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[16], Member of the 1547-1552 Parliament[17], and Member of the March 1553 Parliament[18].

Personal Life

John Cheke was married to Mary Cheke[12]. Children include Henry Cheke[13], a translator[28], 1548–1586[29], of Kingdom of England[30] and unknown Cheke[14].

Death and Burial

John Cheke died on September 13, 1557[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

John Cheke ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (163 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31]

FAQs

Where was John Cheke born?

Born in Cambridge[2], John Cheke…

Where did John Cheke die?

John Cheke died in London[4].

Who were John Cheke's parents?

John Cheke's father was Peter Cheke[10]. John Cheke's mother was Agnes Duffield[11].

Who was John Cheke married to?

John Cheke's spouses include Mary Cheke[12].

What did John Cheke do for work?

John Cheke worked as politician[6], university teacher[7], and classical scholar[8].

Where did John Cheke go to school?

John Cheke was educated at St John's College[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, university teacher, classical scholar
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  2. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at St John's College
    Occupation
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom
    Spouse Mary Cheke
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