Lewis Bayly

British bishop
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Lewis Bayly

Summary

Lewis Bayly is a human[1]. He was born in Carmarthen[2]. He was born on January 1, 1565[3]. He passed away in Bangor[4]. He died on October 26, 1631[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], writer[7], theologian[8], and Anglican priest[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Carmarthen[2], Lewis Bayly…
  • Lewis Bayly passed away in Bangor[4].
  • Lewis Bayly was born on January 1, 1565[3].
  • Lewis Bayly died on October 26, 1631[5].
  • Lewis Bayly was married to Anne Bagenal[11].
  • A child of Lewis Bayly was Nicholas Bayly[12].
  • Lewis Bayly held citizenship in Wales[13].
  • Lewis Bayly worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Lewis Bayly's professions included writer[7].
  • Lewis Bayly's professions included theologian[8].
  • Lewis Bayly's professions included Anglican priest[9].
  • Lewis Bayly held the position of Bishop of Bangor[14].
  • Lewis Bayly's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[15].
  • Lewis Bayly is recorded as male[16].
  • Lewis Bayly's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Lewis Bayly's family name is recorded as Bayly[18].
  • Lewis Bayly's given name is recorded as Lewis[19].
  • Lewis Bayly's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].
  • Lewis Bayly's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].

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Origins and Family

Lewis Bayly was born in Carmarthen[2]. He was born on January 1, 1565[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], writer[7], theologian[8], and Anglican priest[9]. Lewis Bayly held the position of Bishop of Bangor[14].

Personal Life

Lewis Bayly was married to Anne Bagenal[11]. A child of him was Nicholas Bayly[12]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[15].

Death and Burial

Lewis Bayly died on October 26, 1631[5]. He died in Bangor[4].

Why It Matters

Lewis Bayly ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Lewis Bayly born?

Lewis Bayly's place of birth was Carmarthen[2].

Where did Lewis Bayly die?

Lewis Bayly passed away in Bangor[4].

Who was Lewis Bayly married to?

Lewis Bayly's spouses include Anne Bagenal[11].

What did Lewis Bayly do for work?

Lewis Bayly worked as philosopher[6], writer[7], theologian[8], and Anglican priest[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Welsh Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philosopher, writer, theologian +1
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  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
    Citizenship
    Child Nicholas Bayly
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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