John Popham

politician, jurist; (1532-1607)
Person human Q3809556
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John Popham

Summary

John Popham is a human[1]. Born in Huntworth[2], he… he was born on 1532[3]. He passed away in Wellington[4]. He died on June 10, 1607[5]. He worked as a judge[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Huntworth[2], John Popham…
  • John Popham died in Wellington[4].
  • John Popham was born on 1532[3].
  • John Popham died on June 10, 1607[5].
  • John Popham is buried at Church of St John the Baptist, Wellington[9].
  • John Popham's father was Alexander Popham[10].
  • John Popham's mother was Jane Stradling[11].
  • John Popham was married to Amy Games[12].
  • A child of John Popham was Francis Popham[13].
  • A child of John Popham was Eleanor Popham[14].
  • A child of John Popham was Penelope Popham[15].
  • A child of John Popham was Mary Popham[16].
  • A child of John Popham was Jane Popham[17].
  • John Popham held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • John Popham worked as a judge[6].
  • John Popham worked as a politician[7].
  • John Popham held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[19].
  • John Popham held the position of Member of the 1558 Parliament[20].
  • John Popham held the position of Member of the 1571 Parliament[21].
  • John Popham held the position of Member of the 1572-83 Parliament[22].
  • John Popham held the position of Attorney General for England and Wales[23].
  • John Popham held the position of Solicitor General for England and Wales[24].
  • John Popham's education included a stint at Balliol College[25].
  • John Popham received the Knight Bachelor[26].
  • John Popham is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Popham was born in Huntworth[2]. He was born on 1532[3]. His father was Alexander Popham[10]. His mother was Jane Stradling[11].

Education

John Popham was educated at Balliol College[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[19]; Member of the 1558 Parliament[20]; Member of the 1571 Parliament[21]; Member of the 1572-83 Parliament[22]; Attorney General for England and Wales[23], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1277[30]; and Solicitor General for England and Wales[24], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Recognition

John Popham received the Knight Bachelor[26].

Personal Life

John Popham was married to Amy Games[12]. Children include Francis Popham[13], a soldier[33], 1573–1644[34], of Kingdom of England[35], awarded the Knight Bachelor[36]; Eleanor Popham[14], b. 1551[37]; Penelope Popham[15]; Mary Popham[16], 1557–1604[38]; and Jane Popham[17].

Death and Burial

John Popham died on June 10, 1607[5]. He passed away in Wellington[4]. Burial took place at Church of St John the Baptist, Wellington[9].

Why It Matters

John Popham ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39]

FAQs

Where was John Popham born?

Born in Huntworth[2], John Popham…

Where did John Popham die?

John Popham passed away in Wellington[4].

Who were John Popham's parents?

John Popham's father was Alexander Popham[10]. John Popham's mother was Jane Stradling[11].

Who was John Popham married to?

John Popham's spouses include Amy Games[12].

What did John Popham do for work?

John Popham worked as judge[6] and politician[7].

Where did John Popham go to school?

John Popham was educated at Balliol College[25].

What awards did John Popham receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[26].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name John
    Spouse Amy Games
    Family name Popham
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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