John Selwyn

British politician (1688-1751)
Person human Q16846587
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John Selwyn

Summary

John Selwyn is a human[1]. He was born on +1688-01-01T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1751-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • John Selwyn was born on +1688-01-01T00:00:00Z[2].
  • John Selwyn died on +1751-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Selwyn's father was William Selwyn[5].
  • John Selwyn's mother was Albinia Betenson[6].
  • Among John Selwyn's spouses was Mary Farrington[7].
  • A child of John Selwyn was Albinia Selwyn[8].
  • A child of John Selwyn was George Augustus Selwyn[9].
  • A child of John Selwyn was John Selwyn[10].
  • John Selwyn held citizenship in English people[11].
  • John Selwyn worked as a politician[4].
  • John Selwyn held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[12].
  • John Selwyn held the position of member of the 7th Parliament of Great Britain[13].
  • John Selwyn held the position of member of the 8th Parliament of Great Britain[14].
  • John Selwyn held the position of member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[15].
  • John Selwyn held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[16].
  • John Selwyn held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain[17].
  • John Selwyn is recorded as male[18].
  • John Selwyn's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • John Selwyn's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[20].
  • John Selwyn's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0wf_my2[21].
  • John Selwyn's family name is recorded as Selwyn[22].
  • John Selwyn's given name is recorded as John[23].
  • John Selwyn's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • John Selwyn's History of Parliament ID is recorded as 1715-1754/member/selwyn-john-1688-1751[25].
  • John Selwyn's genealogics.org person ID is recorded as I00220156[26].

Body

Origins and Family

John Selwyn was born on +1688-01-01T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was William Selwyn[5]. His mother was Albinia Betenson[6].

Career and Affiliations

John Selwyn's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[12], member of the 7th Parliament of Great Britain[13], member of the 8th Parliament of Great Britain[14], member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[15], member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[16], and member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain[17].

Personal Life

Among John Selwyn's spouses was Mary Farrington[7]. Children include Albinia Selwyn[8], 1705–1739[27]; George Augustus Selwyn[9], a politician[28], 1719–1791[29], of Kingdom of Great Britain[30]; and he[10], a politician[31], 1709–1751[32].

Death and Burial

John Selwyn died on +1751-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].

FAQs

Who were John Selwyn's parents?

John Selwyn's father was William Selwyn[5]. John Selwyn's mother was Albinia Betenson[6].

Who was John Selwyn married to?

John Selwyn's spouses include Mary Farrington[7].

What did John Selwyn do for work?

John Selwyn worked as politician[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . The History of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [2] . The History of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . The History of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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