John Fortescue

English jurist (c. 1394–1479)
Person human Q568395
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John Fortescue

Summary

John Fortescue is a human[1]. He was born in Devon[2]. He was born on January 1, 1394[3]. He died in Ebrington[4]. He died on 1476[5]. He worked as a judge[6], writer[7], lawyer[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (144 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • John Fortescue was born in Devon[2].
  • John Fortescue died in Ebrington[4].
  • John Fortescue was born on January 1, 1394[3].
  • John Fortescue died on 1476[5].
  • John Fortescue died on 1479[11].
  • John Fortescue is buried at Church of St Eadburga, Ebrington[12].
  • John Fortescue's father was John Fortescue[13].
  • John Fortescue's mother was Eleanor Norreis[14].
  • John Fortescue was married to Isabella Jamys[15].
  • A child of John Fortescue was Martin Fortescue[16].
  • John Fortescue held citizenship in Kingdom of England[17].
  • John Fortescue worked as a judge[6].
  • John Fortescue worked as a writer[7].
  • John Fortescue worked as a lawyer[8].
  • John Fortescue worked as a politician[9].
  • John Fortescue held the position of Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales[18].
  • John Fortescue held the position of Member of the December 1421 Parliament[19].
  • John Fortescue held the position of Member of the May 1421 Parliament[20].
  • John Fortescue held the position of Member of the 1423-24 Parliament[21].
  • John Fortescue held the position of Member of the 1425 Parliament[22].
  • John Fortescue held the position of Member of the 1426 Parliament[23].
  • John Fortescue's education included a stint at Exeter College[24].
  • John Fortescue received the Knight Bachelor[25].
  • John Fortescue is recorded as male[26].
  • John Fortescue's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Devon[2], John Fortescue… he was born on January 1, 1394[3]. His father was he[13]. His mother was Eleanor Norreis[14].

Education

John Fortescue's education included a stint at Exeter College[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], writer[7], lawyer[8], and politician[9]. Positions held include Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1234[30]; Member of the December 1421 Parliament[19]; Member of the May 1421 Parliament[20]; Member of the 1423-24 Parliament[21]; Member of the 1425 Parliament[22]; and Member of the 1426 Parliament[23], a position[31], founded in 1426[32].

Recognition

John Fortescue received the Knight Bachelor[25].

Personal Life

John Fortescue was married to Isabella Jamys[15]. A child of him was Martin Fortescue[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1476[5] and 1479[11]. John Fortescue died in Ebrington[4]. Burial took place at Church of St Eadburga, Ebrington[12].

Why It Matters

John Fortescue ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (144 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33]

FAQs

Where was John Fortescue born?

John Fortescue's place of birth was Devon[2].

Where did John Fortescue die?

John Fortescue passed away in Ebrington[4].

Who were John Fortescue's parents?

John Fortescue's father was John Fortescue[13]. John Fortescue's mother was Eleanor Norreis[14].

Who was John Fortescue married to?

John Fortescue's spouses include Isabella Jamys[15].

What did John Fortescue do for work?

John Fortescue worked as judge[6], writer[7], lawyer[8], and politician[9].

Where did John Fortescue go to school?

John Fortescue was educated at Exeter College[24].

What awards did John Fortescue receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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