John Grenville

English Member of Parliament (1506-1562)
Person human Q23617575
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John Grenville

Summary

John Grenville is a human[1]. He was born on 1506[2]. He died on 1562[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and military officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • John Grenville was born on 1506[2].
  • John Grenville died on 1562[3].
  • John Grenville's father was Sir Roger Grenville[7].
  • John Grenville's mother was Margaret Whitley[8].
  • Among John Grenville's spouses was Lettice Lucas[9].
  • John Grenville held citizenship in Kingdom of England[10].
  • John Grenville's professions included politician[4].
  • John Grenville's professions included military officer[5].
  • John Grenville held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[11].
  • John Grenville held the position of Member of the 1545-47 Parliament[12].
  • John Grenville held the position of Member of the 1554-55 Parliament[13].
  • John Grenville held the position of Member of the 1558 Parliament[14].
  • John Grenville held the position of member of parliament[15].
  • John Grenville is recorded as male[16].
  • John Grenville's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John Grenville's family name is recorded as Grenville[18].
  • John Grenville's given name is recorded as John[19].

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Origins and Family

John Grenville was born on 1506[2]. His father was Sir Roger Grenville[7]. His mother was Margaret Whitley[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and military officer[5]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[11]; Member of the 1545-47 Parliament[12]; Member of the 1554-55 Parliament[13]; Member of the 1558 Parliament[14]; and member of parliament[15], a type of position[20].

Personal Life

Among John Grenville's spouses was Lettice Lucas[9].

Death and Burial

John Grenville died on 1562[3].

Why It Matters

John Grenville ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Who were John Grenville's parents?

John Grenville's father was Sir Roger Grenville[7]. John Grenville's mother was Margaret Whitley[8].

Who was John Grenville married to?

John Grenville's spouses include Lettice Lucas[9].

What did John Grenville do for work?

John Grenville worked as politician[4] and military officer[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [2] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Lettice Lucas
    Date of birth +1506-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of England
    Position held Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1545-47 Parliament, Member of the 1554-55 Parliament +2
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