John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles

English Lancastrian
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Summary

John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1450[2]. He passed away in London[3]. He died on February 9, 1498[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,295 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles died in London[3].
  • John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles was born on January 1, 1450[2].
  • John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles died on February 9, 1498[4].
  • John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles is buried at Westminster Abbey[7].
  • John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles's father was Lionel de Welles, 6th Baron Welles[8].
  • John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles's mother was Margaret Beauchamp of Bletso[9].
  • Among John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles's spouses was Cecily of York[10].
  • A child of John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles was Elizabeth de Welles[11].
  • A child of John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles was Anne de Welles[12].
  • John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles's professions included politician[5].
  • John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles received the Knight of the Garter[13].
  • John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles is recorded as male[14].
  • John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • The cause of death was pleurisy[16].
  • John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles's given name is recorded as John[17].
  • John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[18].
  • John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'John Welles'}[19].
  • John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles's sibling is recorded as Margaret Beaufort[20].
  • John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles's sibling is recorded as Richard de Welles, 7th Baron Welles[21].

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Origins and Family

John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles was born on January 1, 1450[2]. His father was Lionel de Welles, 6th Baron Welles[8]. His mother was Margaret Beauchamp of Bletso[9].

Career and Affiliations

John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles worked as a politician[5].

Recognition

John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles received the Knight of the Garter[13].

Personal Life

John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles was married to Cecily of York[10]. Children include Elizabeth de Welles[11] and Anne de Welles[12].

Death and Burial

John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles died on February 9, 1498[4]. He died in London[3]. The cause of death was pleurisy[16]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[7].

Why It Matters

John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,295 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where did John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles die?

John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles died in London[3].

Who were John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles's parents?

John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles's father was Lionel de Welles, 6th Baron Welles[8]. John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles's mother was Margaret Beauchamp of Bletso[9].

Who was John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles married to?

John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles's spouses include Cecily of York[10].

What did John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles do for work?

John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles worked as politician[5].

What awards did John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received → Knight of the Garter
    Place of burial → Westminster Abbey
    The peerage person id → p10735.htm#i107348
    Name in native language → {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'John Welles'}
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