Peter Edgcumbe

English politician (1536-1608)
Person human Q7173813
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Peter Edgcumbe

Summary

Peter Edgcumbe is a human[1]. He was born on +1536-01-01T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1608-01-04T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Peter Edgcumbe was born on +1536-01-01T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Peter Edgcumbe died on +1608-01-04T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Peter Edgcumbe's father was Richard Edgcumbe[6].
  • Peter Edgcumbe's mother was Winifred Essex[7].
  • Among Peter Edgcumbe's spouses was Margaret Luttrell[8].
  • A child of Peter Edgcumbe was Richard Edgcumbe[9].
  • A child of Peter Edgcumbe was Margaret Edgcumbe[10].
  • A child of Peter Edgcumbe was Catharine Edgcombe[11].
  • Peter Edgcumbe held citizenship in Kingdom of England[12].
  • Peter Edgcumbe worked as a politician[4].
  • Peter Edgcumbe held the position of High Sheriff of Devon[13].
  • Peter Edgcumbe held the position of High Sheriff of Cornwall[14].
  • Peter Edgcumbe held the position of Custos Rotulorum of Cornwall[15].
  • Peter Edgcumbe held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall[16].
  • Peter Edgcumbe held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[17].
  • Peter Edgcumbe held the position of Member of the 1555 Parliament[18].
  • Peter Edgcumbe is recorded as male[19].
  • Peter Edgcumbe's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Peter Edgcumbe's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0c3x5r5[21].
  • Peter Edgcumbe's family name is recorded as Edgcumbe[22].
  • Peter Edgcumbe's given name is recorded as Peter[23].
  • Peter Edgcumbe's History of Parliament ID is recorded as 1558-1603/member/edgecombe-peter-1536-1608[24].
  • Peter Edgcumbe's History of Parliament ID is recorded as 1509-1558/member/edgecombe-peter-1536-1608[25].
  • Peter Edgcumbe's genealogics.org person ID is recorded as I00430900[26].
  • Peter Edgcumbe's Geni.com profile ID is recorded as 6000000006444339537[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Peter Edgcumbe was born on +1536-01-01T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Richard Edgcumbe[6]. His mother was Winifred Essex[7].

Career and Affiliations

Peter Edgcumbe worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include High Sheriff of Devon[13], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; High Sheriff of Cornwall[14], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Custos Rotulorum of Cornwall[15]; Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall[16], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33]; Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[17]; and Member of the 1555 Parliament[18].

Personal Life

Among Peter Edgcumbe's spouses was Margaret Luttrell[8]. Children include Richard Edgcumbe[9], a politician[34], 1570–1639[35], of Kingdom of England[36]; Margaret Edgcumbe[10], 1560–1648[37]; and Catharine Edgcombe[11].

Death and Burial

Peter Edgcumbe died on +1608-01-04T00:00:00Z[3].

Why It Matters

Peter Edgcumbe ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Peter Edgcumbe's parents?

Peter Edgcumbe's father was Richard Edgcumbe[6]. Peter Edgcumbe's mother was Winifred Essex[7].

Who was Peter Edgcumbe married to?

Peter Edgcumbe's spouses include Margaret Luttrell[8].

What did Peter Edgcumbe do for work?

Peter Edgcumbe worked as politician[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . wikidata.org.
  17. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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