John Shelton

English courtier and politician, died 1558
Person human Q6257576
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John Shelton

Summary

John Shelton is a human[1]. He was born on 1503[2]. He died on 1558[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • John Shelton was born on 1503[2].
  • John Shelton died on 1558[3].
  • John Shelton's father was John Shelton[5].
  • John Shelton's mother was Anne Shelton[6].
  • John Shelton was married to Margaret Shelton[7].
  • A child of John Shelton was Mary Scudamore[8].
  • A child of John Shelton was Anne Shelton[9].
  • A child of John Shelton was Ralph Shelton[10].
  • A child of John Shelton was Alice Shelton[11].
  • A child of John Shelton was Thomas Shelton[12].
  • John Shelton held citizenship in Kingdom of England[13].
  • John Shelton worked as a politician[4].
  • John Shelton held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[14].
  • John Shelton held the position of Member of the 1554-55 Parliament[15].
  • John Shelton is recorded as male[16].
  • John Shelton's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John Shelton's family name is recorded as Shelton[18].
  • John Shelton's given name is recorded as John[19].

Body

Origins and Family

John Shelton was born on 1503[2]. His father was he[5]. His mother was Anne Shelton[6].

Career and Affiliations

John Shelton's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[14] and Member of the 1554-55 Parliament[15].

Personal Life

John Shelton was married to Margaret Shelton[7]. Children include Mary Scudamore[8], a lady-in-waiting[20], 1550–1603[21]; Anne Shelton[9]; Ralph Shelton[10], 1535–1580[22]; Alice Shelton[11]; and Thomas Shelton[12], 1558–1595[23].

Death and Burial

John Shelton died on 1558[3].

FAQs

Who were John Shelton's parents?

John Shelton's father was John Shelton[5]. John Shelton's mother was Anne Shelton[6].

Who was John Shelton married to?

John Shelton's spouses include Margaret Shelton[7].

What did John Shelton do for work?

John Shelton worked as politician[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . wikidata.org.
  15. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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