John Mason

English diplomat and spy
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John Mason

Summary

John Mason is a human[1]. His place of birth was Abingdon-on-Thames[2]. He was born on 1503[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on April 20, 1566[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], spy[7], and politician[8].

Key Facts

  • John Mason's place of birth was Abingdon-on-Thames[2].
  • John Mason died in London[4].
  • John Mason was born on 1503[3].
  • John Mason died on April 20, 1566[5].
  • Among John Mason's spouses was Elizabeth Isley[9].
  • John Mason held citizenship in Kingdom of England[10].
  • John Mason worked as a diplomat[6].
  • John Mason's professions included spy[7].
  • John Mason worked as a politician[8].
  • John Mason held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[11].
  • John Mason held the position of Member of the 1547-1552 Parliament[12].
  • John Mason held the position of Member of the April 1554 Parliament[13].
  • John Mason held the position of Member of the 1558 Parliament[14].
  • John Mason held the position of Member of the 1559 Parliament[15].
  • John Mason held the position of Member of the 1563-67 Parliament[16].
  • John Mason's education included a stint at Abingdon School[17].
  • John Mason received the Knight Bachelor[18].
  • John Mason's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • John Mason is recorded as male[20].
  • John Mason's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • John Mason's family name is recorded as Mason[22].
  • John Mason's given name is recorded as John[23].
  • John Mason's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • John Mason's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25].

Body

Origins and Family

John Mason was born in Abingdon-on-Thames[2]. He was born on 1503[3].

Education

John Mason's education included a stint at Abingdon School[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], spy[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[11], Member of the 1547-1552 Parliament[12], Member of the April 1554 Parliament[13], Member of the 1558 Parliament[14], Member of the 1559 Parliament[15], and Member of the 1563-67 Parliament[16].

Recognition

John Mason received the Knight Bachelor[18].

Personal Life

Among John Mason's spouses was Elizabeth Isley[9]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].

Death and Burial

John Mason died on April 20, 1566[5]. He passed away in London[4].

FAQs

Where was John Mason born?

John Mason's place of birth was Abingdon-on-Thames[2].

Where did John Mason die?

John Mason died in London[4].

Who was John Mason married to?

John Mason's spouses include Elizabeth Isley[9].

What did John Mason do for work?

John Mason worked as diplomat[6], spy[7], and politician[8].

Where did John Mason go to school?

John Mason was educated at Abingdon School[17].

What awards did John Mason receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . oxforddnb.com. oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] ↑ . 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] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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    Idref id → 184606403
    Fast id → 317798
    Family name → Mason
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