Matthew Hale

English jurist and scholar (1609–1676)
Person human Q130059
Matthew Hale
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Matthew Hale

Summary

Matthew Hale is a human[1]. Born in Alderley[2], he… he was born on November 1, 1609[3]. He passed away in Alderley House[4]. He died on December 25, 1676[5]. He worked as a judge[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (137 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Alderley[2], Matthew Hale…
  • Matthew Hale passed away in Alderley House[4].
  • Matthew Hale was born on November 1, 1609[3].
  • Matthew Hale died on December 25, 1676[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Kenelm, Alderley[9].
  • Matthew Hale held citizenship in Kingdom of England[10].
  • Matthew Hale worked as a judge[6].
  • Matthew Hale worked as a politician[7].
  • Matthew Hale held the position of Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales[11].
  • Matthew Hale held the position of Chief Baron of the Exchequer[12].
  • Matthew Hale held the position of Justice of the Common Pleas[13].
  • Matthew Hale held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[14].
  • Matthew Hale held the position of Member of the Third Protectorate Parliament[15].
  • Matthew Hale held the position of Member of the First Protectorate Parliament[16].
  • Matthew Hale's education included a stint at Magdalen College[17].
  • Matthew Hale received the Knight Bachelor[18].
  • Matthew Hale is recorded as male[19].
  • Matthew Hale's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Matthew Hale's Commons category is recorded as Matthew Hale[21].
  • Matthew Hale's residence is recorded as Alderley House[22].
  • Matthew Hale's family name is recorded as Hale[23].
  • Matthew Hale's given name is recorded as Matthew[24].
  • Matthew Hale's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[25].
  • Matthew Hale's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Matthew Hale's described by source is recorded as Otto's encyclopedia[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Matthew Hale was born in Alderley[2]. He was born on November 1, 1609[3].

Education

Matthew Hale was educated at Magdalen College[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales[11], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1234[30]; Chief Baron of the Exchequer[12], a position[31]; Justice of the Common Pleas[13], a position[32]; Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[14]; Member of the Third Protectorate Parliament[15], a position[33], founded in 1659[34]; and Member of the First Protectorate Parliament[16], a position[35], founded in 1654[36].

Recognition

Matthew Hale received the Knight Bachelor[18].

Death and Burial

Matthew Hale died on December 25, 1676[5]. He passed away in Alderley House[4]. He is buried at Church of St Kenelm, Alderley[9].

Why It Matters

Matthew Hale ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (137 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Matthew Hale born?

Matthew Hale was born in Alderley[2].

Where did Matthew Hale die?

Matthew Hale died in Alderley House[4].

What did Matthew Hale do for work?

Matthew Hale worked as judge[6] and politician[7].

Where did Matthew Hale go to school?

Matthew Hale was educated at Magdalen College[17].

What awards did Matthew Hale receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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