John Somers, 1st Baron Somers
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Summary
John Somers, 1st Baron Somers was born on March 4, 1651[1], in Claines[2]. He died on April 26, 1716[3], in North Mymms[4]. He worked as a politician[5], academic[6], judge[7], and jurist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (352 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: March 4, 1650[10]
- Father: John Somers[11]
- Mother: Catharine Severne[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[13], Kingdom of Great Britain[14]
- Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15], President of the Royal Society[16], Member of the 1689-90 Parliament[17], Member of the 1690-95 Parliament[18], Lord President of the Council[19], Lord Chancellor[20], Solicitor General for England and Wales[21], Attorney General for England and Wales[22]
- Educated at: Trinity College[23], The King's School, Worcester[24], Queen Mary's Grammar School[25]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[26], knight[27]
- Member of: Royal Society[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Noble title: Baron Somers[30]
- Member of political party: Whigs[31]
- Commons category: John Somers, 1st Baron Somers[32]
- Family name: Somers[33]
- Given name: John[34]
- Work location: London[35]
- Depicted by: John Somers, Baron Somers[36], Lord Chancellor John Somers, Baron Somers of Evesham (1651–1716) (after Sir Godfrey Kneller)[37], John Somers (1651–1716), 1st Baron Somers[38], John Baron Sommers of Evesham (1650–1716), Lord Chancellor (1697–1700)[39], John Somers, 1st Baron Somers of Evesham (1651 – 1716)[40]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[41], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[42], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[44]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1670[45]
- End of work period: January 1, 1716[46]
Why It Matters
John Somers, 1st Baron Somers has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was John Somers, 1st Baron Somers born?
John Somers, 1st Baron Somers was born in Claines[2].
Where did John Somers, 1st Baron Somers die?
John Somers, 1st Baron Somers passed away in North Mymms[4].
Who were John Somers, 1st Baron Somers's parents?
John Somers, 1st Baron Somers's father was John Somers[11]. John Somers, 1st Baron Somers's mother was Catharine Severne[12].
What did John Somers, 1st Baron Somers do for work?
John Somers, 1st Baron Somers worked as a politician[5], academic[6], judge[7], and jurist[8].
Where did John Somers, 1st Baron Somers go to school?
John Somers, 1st Baron Somers was educated at Trinity College[23], The King's School, Worcester[24], and Queen Mary's Grammar School[25].
What awards did John Somers, 1st Baron Somers receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26] and knight[27].