Penelope Rich, Lady Rich

English countess
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Penelope Rich, Lady Rich

Summary

Penelope Rich, Lady Rich is a human[1]. Born in Staffordshire[2], she… she was born on January 1563[3]. She died in London[4]. She died on July 7, 1607[5]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (357 views/month, #7,173 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Penelope Rich, Lady Rich's place of birth was Staffordshire[2].
  • Penelope Rich, Lady Rich passed away in London[4].
  • Penelope Rich, Lady Rich was born on January 1563[3].
  • Penelope Rich, Lady Rich died on July 7, 1607[5].
  • Penelope Rich, Lady Rich died on 1607[7].
  • Burial took place at St Clement Danes[8].
  • Penelope Rich, Lady Rich's father was Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex[9].
  • Penelope Rich, Lady Rich's mother was Lettice Knollys[10].
  • Among Penelope Rich, Lady Rich's spouses was Robert Rich, 1st Earl of Warwick[11].
  • Among Penelope Rich, Lady Rich's spouses was Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy[12].
  • A child of Penelope Rich, Lady Rich was Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick[13].
  • A child of Penelope Rich, Lady Rich was Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland[14].
  • A child of Penelope Rich, Lady Rich was Mountjoy Blount, 1st Earl of Newport[15].
  • A child of Penelope Rich, Lady Rich was Essex Rich[16].
  • A child of Penelope Rich, Lady Rich was Isabel Rich[17].
  • A child of Penelope Rich, Lady Rich was Sir Charles Rich[18].
  • Penelope Rich, Lady Rich held citizenship in Kingdom of England[19].
  • Penelope Rich, Lady Rich held the position of Lady of the Bedchamber[20].
  • Penelope Rich, Lady Rich is recorded as female[21].
  • Penelope Rich, Lady Rich's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Penelope Rich, Lady Rich's noble title is recorded as count[23].
  • The cause of death was disease[24].
  • Penelope Rich, Lady Rich's family name is recorded as Devereux[25].
  • Penelope Rich, Lady Rich's family name is recorded as Rich[26].
  • Penelope Rich, Lady Rich's given name is recorded as Penelope[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Staffordshire[2], Penelope Rich, Lady Rich… she was born on January 1563[3]. Her father was Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex[9]. Her mother was Lettice Knollys[10].

Career and Affiliations

Penelope Rich, Lady Rich held the position of Lady of the Bedchamber[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include Robert Rich, 1st Earl of Warwick[11], a politician[28], 1559–1618[29], of Kingdom of England[30] and Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy[12], a statesperson[31], 1563–1606[32], of Kingdom of England[33], awarded the Knight of the Garter[34]. Children include Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick[13], a naval officer[35], 1587–1658[36], of Kingdom of England[37]; Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland[14], a military officer[38], 1590–1649[39], of Kingdom of England[40], awarded the Order of the Garter[41]; Mountjoy Blount, 1st Earl of Newport[15], a military personnel[42], 1597–1666[43], of Kingdom of England[44]; Essex Rich[16], 1589–1644[45]; Isabel Rich[17], 1590–1635[46]; and Sir Charles Rich[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 7, 1607[5] and 1607[7]. Penelope Rich, Lady Rich passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was disease[24]. Burial took place at St Clement Danes[8].

Why It Matters

Penelope Rich, Lady Rich ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (357 views/month, #7,173 of 1,000,298).[6] She has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] She is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Penelope Rich, Lady Rich born?

Penelope Rich, Lady Rich was born in Staffordshire[2].

Where did Penelope Rich, Lady Rich die?

Penelope Rich, Lady Rich died in London[4].

Who were Penelope Rich, Lady Rich's parents?

Penelope Rich, Lady Rich's father was Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex[9]. Penelope Rich, Lady Rich's mother was Lettice Knollys[10].

Who was Penelope Rich, Lady Rich married to?

Penelope Rich, Lady Rich's spouses include Robert Rich, 1st Earl of Warwick[11] and Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy[12].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [13] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [7] . A historical dictionary of British women. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  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
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Mother Lettice Knollys
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