Ralph Sheldon

English Member of Parliament (c.1537-1613)
Person human Q53343693
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Ralph Sheldon

Summary

Ralph Sheldon is a human[1]. He was born on 1537[2]. He died on March 31, 1613[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and land owner[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Ralph Sheldon was born on 1537[2].
  • Ralph Sheldon died on March 31, 1613[3].
  • Burial took place at Beoley[7].
  • Ralph Sheldon's father was William Sheldon[8].
  • Ralph Sheldon's mother was Mary Willington[9].
  • Ralph Sheldon was married to Anne Throckmorton[10].
  • Among Ralph Sheldon's spouses was Jane West[11].
  • A child of Ralph Sheldon was Edward Sheldon[12].
  • A child of Ralph Sheldon was Philippe Sheldon[13].
  • A child of Ralph Sheldon was Mary Sheldon[14].
  • A child of Ralph Sheldon was Katherine Sheldon[15].
  • Ralph Sheldon held citizenship in Kingdom of England[16].
  • Ralph Sheldon worked as a politician[4].
  • Ralph Sheldon's professions included land owner[5].
  • Ralph Sheldon held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[17].
  • Ralph Sheldon held the position of Member of the 1563-67 Parliament[18].
  • Ralph Sheldon's religion is recorded as Catholicism[19].
  • Ralph Sheldon is recorded as male[20].
  • Ralph Sheldon's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Ralph Sheldon is part of Sheldon family[22].
  • Ralph Sheldon's Commons category is recorded as Ralph Sheldon[23].
  • Ralph Sheldon's residence is recorded as Weston House[24].
  • Ralph Sheldon's residence is recorded as Beoley[25].
  • Ralph Sheldon's family name is recorded as Sheldon[26].
  • Ralph Sheldon's given name is recorded as Ralph[27].

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Origins and Family

Ralph Sheldon was born on 1537[2]. His father was William Sheldon[8]. His mother was Mary Willington[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and land owner[5]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[17] and Member of the 1563-67 Parliament[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anne Throckmorton[10], 1540–1603[28] and Jane West[11]. Children include Edward Sheldon[12], 1558–1643[29]; Philippe Sheldon[13]; Mary Sheldon[14]; and Katherine Sheldon[15]. Ralph Sheldon's religion is recorded as Catholicism[19].

Death and Burial

Ralph Sheldon died on March 31, 1613[3]. He is buried at Beoley[7].

Why It Matters

Ralph Sheldon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Who were Ralph Sheldon's parents?

Ralph Sheldon's father was William Sheldon[8]. Ralph Sheldon's mother was Mary Willington[9].

Who was Ralph Sheldon married to?

Ralph Sheldon's spouses include Anne Throckmorton[10] and Jane West[11].

What did Ralph Sheldon do for work?

Ralph Sheldon worked as politician[4] and land owner[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . No Mean Prospect: Ralph Sheldon's tapestry maps. wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . No Mean Prospect: Ralph Sheldon's tapestry maps. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . No Mean Prospect: Ralph Sheldon's tapestry maps. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  22. [2] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . The Peerage. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Edward Sheldon, Philippe Sheldon, Mary Sheldon +1
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    Part of Sheldon family
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