John Leighton

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Person human Q76052617
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John Leighton

Summary

John Leighton is a human[1]. He was born on 1430[2]. He died on 1493[3].

Key Facts

  • John Leighton was born on 1430[2].
  • John Leighton died on 1493[3].
  • John Leighton's father was Edward Leighton[4].
  • John Leighton's mother was Elizabeth Stapleton[5].
  • John Leighton was married to Ankaret Burgh[6].
  • A child of John Leighton was William Leighton[7].
  • A child of John Leighton was Elizabeth Leighton[8].
  • A child of John Leighton was Cuthbert Leighton[9].
  • A child of John Leighton was Sir Thomas Leighton[10].
  • A child of John Leighton was Joan Leighton[11].
  • John Leighton is recorded as male[12].
  • John Leighton's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • John Leighton's family name is recorded as Leighton[14].
  • John Leighton's given name is recorded as John[15].

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Origins and Family

John Leighton was born on 1430[2]. His father was Edward Leighton[4]. His mother was Elizabeth Stapleton[5].

Personal Life

John Leighton was married to Ankaret Burgh[6]. Children include William Leighton[7]; Elizabeth Leighton[8]; Cuthbert Leighton[9]; Sir Thomas Leighton[10], 1454–1519[16]; and Joan Leighton[11].

Death and Burial

John Leighton died on 1493[3].

FAQs

Who were John Leighton's parents?

John Leighton's father was Edward Leighton[4]. John Leighton's mother was Elizabeth Stapleton[5].

Who was John Leighton married to?

John Leighton's spouses include Ankaret Burgh[6].

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  1. 9d ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name John
    Imported from
    Sex or gender male
    Child William Leighton, Elizabeth Leighton, Cuthbert Leighton +2
    + 12 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/42630|batch #42630]]: TP named as #10c"
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