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Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere

British politician (1675-1727)
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Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere

Summary

Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere is a human[1]. He was born on August 5, 1675[2]. He died on June 18, 1727[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere was born on August 5, 1675[2].
  • Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere died on June 18, 1727[3].
  • Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere's father was Edmund Lechmere[5].
  • Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere's mother was Lucy Hungerford[6].
  • Among Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere's spouses was Elizabeth Lechmere[7].
  • Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere's professions included politician[4].
  • Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[8].
  • Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain[9].
  • Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain[10].
  • Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[11].
  • Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere held the position of Solicitor General for England and Wales[12].
  • Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere held the position of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[13].
  • Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere was educated at Merton College[14].
  • Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere is recorded as male[15].
  • Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere's noble title is recorded as baron[17].
  • Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere was affiliated with the Whigs[18].
  • Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere's family name is recorded as Lechmere[19].
  • Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere's given name is recorded as Nicholas[20].
  • Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
  • Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere's sibling is recorded as Richard Lechmere[23].

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Origins and Family

Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere was born on August 5, 1675[2]. His father was Edmund Lechmere[5]. His mother was Lucy Hungerford[6].

Education

Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere was educated at Merton College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[8]; member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain[9]; member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain[10]; member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[11]; Solicitor General for England and Wales[12], a position[24], in United Kingdom[25]; and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[13], a position[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1361[28].

Personal Life

Among Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere's spouses was Elizabeth Lechmere[7]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[18].

Death and Burial

Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere died on June 18, 1727[3].

FAQs

Who were Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere's parents?

Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere's father was Edmund Lechmere[5]. Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere's mother was Lucy Hungerford[6].

Who was Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere married to?

Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere's spouses include Elizabeth Lechmere[7].

What did Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere do for work?

Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere worked as politician[4].

Where did Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere go to school?

Nicholas Lechmere, 1st Baron Lechmere was educated at Merton College[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [5] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [2] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Sibling → Richard Lechmere
    Noble title → baron
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