Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester

English politician (1619-1698)
Person human Q3901475
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Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester

Summary

Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester is a human[1]. He was born in Baynard's Castle[2]. He was born on January 10, 1619[3]. He died on March 6, 1698[4]. He worked as a politician[5].

Key Facts

  • Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester was born in Baynard's Castle[2].
  • Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester was born on January 10, 1619[3].
  • Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester died on March 6, 1698[4].
  • Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester's father was Robert Sidney, 2nd Earl of Leicester[6].
  • Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester's mother was Dorothy Sidney, Countess of Leicester[7].
  • Among Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester's spouses was Lady Catherine Cecil[8].
  • A child of Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester was Robert Sidney, 4th Earl of Leicester[9].
  • Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester worked as a politician[5].
  • Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[10].
  • Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester held the position of Member of the First Protectorate Parliament[11].
  • Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester held the position of Member of the 1653 Parliament[12].
  • Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester held the position of Member of the 1648-53 Parliament[13].
  • Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester held the position of Member of the 1642-48 Parliament[14].
  • Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester was a member of Short Parliament[15].
  • Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester is recorded as male[16].
  • Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester's noble title is recorded as Earl of Leicester[18].
  • Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester's family name is recorded as Sidney[19].
  • Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester's given name is recorded as Philip[20].
  • Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
  • Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester's sibling is recorded as Dorothy Spencer, Countess of Sunderland[22].
  • Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester's sibling is recorded as Algernon Sidney[23].
  • Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester's sibling is recorded as Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney[24].
  • Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester's sibling is recorded as Lady Lucy Sydney[25].

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Origins and Family

Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester's place of birth was Baynard's Castle[2]. He was born on January 10, 1619[3]. His father was Robert Sidney, 2nd Earl of Leicester[6]. His mother was Dorothy Sidney, Countess of Leicester[7].

Career and Affiliations

Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester worked as a politician[5]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[10]; Member of the First Protectorate Parliament[11], a position[26], founded in 1654[27]; Member of the 1653 Parliament[12], a position[28], founded in 1653[29]; Member of the 1648-53 Parliament[13]; and Member of the 1642-48 Parliament[14].

Personal Life

Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester was married to Lady Catherine Cecil[8]. A child of him was Robert Sidney, 4th Earl of Leicester[9].

Death and Burial

Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester died on March 6, 1698[4].

FAQs

Where was Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester born?

Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester's place of birth was Baynard's Castle[2].

Who were Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester's parents?

Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester's father was Robert Sidney, 2nd Earl of Leicester[6]. Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester's mother was Dorothy Sidney, Countess of Leicester[7].

Who was Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester married to?

Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester's spouses include Lady Catherine Cecil[8].

What did Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester do for work?

Philip Sidney, 3rd Earl of Leicester worked as politician[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Mother Dorothy Sidney, Countess of Leicester
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    Library of congress authority id n85029850
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