John Croke

English lawyer, judge and Speaker of the House of Commons; (1553-1620)
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John Croke

Summary

John Croke is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1553[2]. He died in Holborn[3]. He died on January 23, 1620[4]. He worked as a judge[5] and politician[6].

Key Facts

  • John Croke died in Holborn[3].
  • John Croke was born on January 1, 1553[2].
  • John Croke died on January 23, 1620[4].
  • Burial took place at Parish Church of St Mary, Chilton[7].
  • John Croke's father was John Croke[8].
  • John Croke's mother was Elizabeth Unton[9].
  • John Croke was married to Catherine Blount[10].
  • John Croke held citizenship in Kingdom of England[11].
  • John Croke's professions included judge[5].
  • John Croke worked as a politician[6].
  • John Croke held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[12].
  • John Croke held the position of Member of the 1584-85 Parliament[13].
  • John Croke held the position of Member of the 1597-98 Parliament[14].
  • John Croke held the position of Member of the 1601 Parliament[15].
  • John Croke held the position of Speaker of the House of Commons[16].
  • John Croke was educated at University of Oxford[17].
  • John Croke is recorded as male[18].
  • John Croke's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • John Croke's noble title is recorded as Knight Bachelor[20].
  • John Croke's Commons category is recorded as John Croke[21].
  • John Croke's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[22].
  • John Croke's family name is recorded as Croke[23].
  • John Croke's given name is recorded as John[24].
  • John Croke's depicted by is recorded as Sir John Croke, MP (1553-1620), Speaker of the House of Commons, aged 63[25].
  • John Croke's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].

Body

Origins and Family

John Croke was born on January 1, 1553[2]. His father was he[8]. His mother was Elizabeth Unton[9].

Education

John Croke's education included a stint at University of Oxford[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[5] and politician[6]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[12]; Member of the 1584-85 Parliament[13]; Member of the 1597-98 Parliament[14]; Member of the 1601 Parliament[15]; and Speaker of the House of Commons[16], an elective office[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1377[29].

Personal Life

John Croke was married to Catherine Blount[10].

Death and Burial

John Croke died on January 23, 1620[4]. He died in Holborn[3]. He is buried at Parish Church of St Mary, Chilton[7].

FAQs

Where did John Croke die?

John Croke died in Holborn[3].

Who were John Croke's parents?

John Croke's father was John Croke[8]. John Croke's mother was Elizabeth Unton[9].

Who was John Croke married to?

John Croke's spouses include Catherine Blount[10].

What did John Croke do for work?

John Croke worked as judge[5] and politician[6].

Where did John Croke go to school?

John Croke was educated at University of Oxford[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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