John Say

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John Say

Summary

John Say is a human[1]. He was born in Podington[2]. He died on +1478-04-12T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a coroner[4] and politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • John Say's place of birth was Podington[2].
  • John Say died on +1478-04-12T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Say's father was John Say[7].
  • John Say's mother was Maud N. (?)[8].
  • John Say was married to Elizabeth Cheney, Lady Say[9].
  • Among John Say's spouses was Agnes Danvers[10].
  • A child of John Say was Anne Say[11].
  • A child of John Say was Sir William Say[12].
  • A child of John Say was Elizabeth Say[13].
  • A child of John Say was Sir Thomas Say[14].
  • John Say held citizenship in Kingdom of England[15].
  • John Say's professions included coroner[4].
  • John Say's professions included politician[5].
  • John Say held the position of Member of the 1447 Parliament[16].
  • John Say held the position of Member of the 1453-54 Parliament[17].
  • John Say held the position of Member of the 1467-68 Parliament[18].
  • John Say held the position of Member of the 1463-65 Parliament[19].
  • John Say held the position of Member of the 1472-75 Parliament[20].
  • John Say held the position of Member of the 1478 Parliament[21].
  • John Say's image is recorded as Sir John Say, brass.jpg[22].
  • John Say is recorded as male[23].
  • John Say's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • John Say's Commons category is recorded as John Say[25].
  • John Say's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/08bn6x[26].
  • John Say's given name is recorded as John[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Podington[2], John Say… his father was he[7]. His mother was Maud N. (?)[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include coroner[4] and politician[5]. Positions held include Member of the 1447 Parliament[16], Member of the 1453-54 Parliament[17], Member of the 1467-68 Parliament[18], Member of the 1463-65 Parliament[19], Member of the 1472-75 Parliament[20], and Member of the 1478 Parliament[21].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elizabeth Cheney, Lady Say[9], 1422–1473[28] and Agnes Danvers[10], 1408–1478[29]. Children include Anne Say[11]; Sir William Say[12], 1452–1529[30]; Elizabeth Say[13], b. 1455[31]; and Sir Thomas Say[14], 1455–1497[32].

Death and Burial

John Say died on +1478-04-12T00:00:00Z[3].

Why It Matters

John Say ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was John Say born?

John Say was born in Podington[2].

Who were John Say's parents?

John Say's father was John Say[7]. John Say's mother was Maud N. (?)[8].

Who was John Say married to?

John Say's spouses include Elizabeth Cheney, Lady Say[9] and Agnes Danvers[10].

What did John Say do for work?

John Say worked as coroner[4] and politician[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [22] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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