John Pym

politician (1584-1643)
Person human Q337437
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John Pym

Summary

John Pym is a human[1]. Born in Somerset[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1584[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on December 8, 1643[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (115 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Somerset[2], John Pym…
  • John Pym died in London[4].
  • John Pym was born on January 1, 1584[3].
  • John Pym died on December 8, 1643[5].
  • John Pym is buried at Westminster Abbey[8].
  • John Pym's father was Alexander Pym[9].
  • John Pym's mother was Philippa Colles[10].
  • Among John Pym's spouses was Anna Hooker[11].
  • A child of John Pym was Sir Charles Pym, 1st Baronet[12].
  • A child of John Pym was Alexander Pym[13].
  • A child of John Pym was Dorothy Pym[14].
  • John Pym held citizenship in Kingdom of England[15].
  • John Pym worked as a politician[6].
  • John Pym held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[16].
  • John Pym held the position of Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[17].
  • John Pym held the position of Member of the 1624-25 Parliament[18].
  • John Pym held the position of Member of the 1625 Parliament[19].
  • John Pym held the position of Member of the 1626 Parliament[20].
  • John Pym held the position of Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[21].
  • John Pym was educated at Pembroke College[22].
  • John Pym was a member of Short Parliament[23].
  • John Pym was a member of Useless Parliament[24].
  • John Pym was a member of 4th Parliament of King James I[25].
  • John Pym was a member of Addled Parliament[26].
  • John Pym was a member of 2nd Parliament of King Charles I[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Pym was born in Somerset[2]. He was born on January 1, 1584[3]. His father was Alexander Pym[9]. His mother was Philippa Colles[10].

Education

John Pym was educated at Pembroke College[22].

Career and Affiliations

John Pym's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[16], Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[17], Member of the 1624-25 Parliament[18], Member of the 1625 Parliament[19], Member of the 1626 Parliament[20], and Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[21].

Personal Life

John Pym was married to Anna Hooker[11]. Children include Sir Charles Pym, 1st Baronet[12], a politician[28], 1615–1671[29], of Kingdom of England[30]; Alexander Pym[13]; and Dorothy Pym[14], b. 1617[31].

Death and Burial

John Pym died on December 8, 1643[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was cancer[32]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[8].

Why It Matters

John Pym ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (115 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was John Pym born?

Born in Somerset[2], John Pym…

Where did John Pym die?

John Pym died in London[4].

Who were John Pym's parents?

John Pym's father was Alexander Pym[9]. John Pym's mother was Philippa Colles[10].

Who was John Pym married to?

John Pym's spouses include Anna Hooker[11].

What did John Pym do for work?

John Pym worked as politician[6].

Where did John Pym go to school?

John Pym was educated at Pembroke College[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . The History of Parliament. 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. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [32] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Sir Charles Pym, 1st Baronet, Alexander Pym, Dorothy Pym
    Unmarried partner Lucy Hay, Countess of Carlisle
    Occupation
    Educated at Pembroke College
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