Paul Rycaut

British diplomat
Person human Q3372144
Paul Rycaut
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Paul Rycaut

Summary

Paul Rycaut is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on +1629-12-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on +1700-11-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], historian[7], and translator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Paul Rycaut…
  • Paul Rycaut died in London[4].
  • Paul Rycaut was born on +1629-12-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Paul Rycaut was born on +1628-01-01T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Paul Rycaut died on +1700-11-16T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford[11].
  • Paul Rycaut's father was Peter Rycaut[12].
  • Paul Rycaut's mother was Mary van der Colge[13].
  • Paul Rycaut held citizenship in Kingdom of England[14].
  • Paul Rycaut's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Paul Rycaut's professions included historian[7].
  • Paul Rycaut's professions included translator[8].
  • Paul Rycaut's field of work was Ottoman chronicler[15].
  • Paul Rycaut's education included a stint at Trinity College[16].
  • Paul Rycaut's education included a stint at Gray's Inn[17].
  • Paul Rycaut received the Fellow of the Royal Society[18].
  • Paul Rycaut received the Knight Bachelor[19].
  • Paul Rycaut was a member of Royal Society[20].
  • Paul Rycaut is recorded as male[21].
  • Paul Rycaut's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Paul Rycaut's noble title is recorded as Knight Bachelor[23].
  • Paul Rycaut's Commons category is recorded as Paul Rycaut[24].
  • Paul Rycaut's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[25].
  • Paul Rycaut's family name is recorded as Rycaut[26].
  • Paul Rycaut's given name is recorded as Paul[27].

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Origins and Family

Paul Rycaut was born in London[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1629-12-23T00:00:00Z[3] and +1628-01-01T00:00:00Z[10]. His father was Peter Rycaut[12]. His mother was Mary van der Colge[13].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[16], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Gray's Inn[17], an Inns of Court[32], in United Kingdom[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], historian[7], and translator[8]. Paul Rycaut's field of work was Ottoman chronicler[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18], a fellowship award[34], in United Kingdom[35] and Knight Bachelor[19], a title of honor[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1300[38].

Death and Burial

Paul Rycaut died on +1700-11-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at Church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford[11].

Why It Matters

Paul Rycaut ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Paul Rycaut born?

Paul Rycaut's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Paul Rycaut die?

Paul Rycaut passed away in London[4].

Who were Paul Rycaut's parents?

Paul Rycaut's father was Peter Rycaut[12]. Paul Rycaut's mother was Mary van der Colge[13].

What did Paul Rycaut do for work?

Paul Rycaut worked as diplomat[6], historian[7], and translator[8].

Where did Paul Rycaut go to school?

Paul Rycaut was educated at Trinity College[16] and Gray's Inn[17].

What awards did Paul Rycaut receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18] and Knight Bachelor[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [23] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  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
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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