Richard Baker

English politician (1568-1645)
Person human Q3430490
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Richard Baker

Summary

Richard Baker is a human[1]. He was born in Kent[2]. He was born on January 1, 1568[3]. He died in Fleet Prison[4]. He died on February 18, 1645[5]. He worked as a historian[6], politician[7], writer[8], and theologian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Richard Baker was born in Kent[2].
  • Richard Baker passed away in Fleet Prison[4].
  • Richard Baker was born on January 1, 1568[3].
  • Richard Baker died on February 18, 1645[5].
  • Richard Baker's father was John Baker[11].
  • Richard Baker's mother was Catherine Scott[12].
  • Richard Baker held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Richard Baker's professions included historian[6].
  • Richard Baker's professions included politician[7].
  • Richard Baker worked as a writer[8].
  • Richard Baker worked as a theologian[9].
  • Richard Baker held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[14].
  • Richard Baker held the position of Member of the 1593 Parliament[15].
  • Richard Baker held the position of Member of the 1597-98 Parliament[16].
  • Richard Baker received the Master of Arts[17].
  • Richard Baker's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[18].
  • Richard Baker's religion is recorded as Puritans[19].
  • Richard Baker is recorded as male[20].
  • Richard Baker's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Richard Baker's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[22].
  • Richard Baker's family name is recorded as Baker[23].
  • Richard Baker's given name is recorded as Richard[24].
  • Richard Baker's relative is recorded as John Baker[25].
  • Richard Baker's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Richard Baker's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Baker's place of birth was Kent[2]. He was born on January 1, 1568[3]. His father was John Baker[11]. His mother was Catherine Scott[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], politician[7], writer[8], and theologian[9]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[14], Member of the 1593 Parliament[15], and Member of the 1597-98 Parliament[16].

Recognition

Richard Baker received the Master of Arts[17].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Reformed Christianity[18], a Christian denominational family[28], founded in 1519[29] and Puritans[19], a religious denomination[30].

Death and Burial

Richard Baker died on February 18, 1645[5]. He passed away in Fleet Prison[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Baker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Richard Baker born?

Richard Baker's place of birth was Kent[2].

Where did Richard Baker die?

Richard Baker passed away in Fleet Prison[4].

Who were Richard Baker's parents?

Richard Baker's father was John Baker[11]. Richard Baker's mother was Catherine Scott[12].

What did Richard Baker do for work?

Richard Baker worked as historian[6], politician[7], writer[8], and theologian[9].

What awards did Richard Baker receive?

Honors received include Master of Arts[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . mak.bn.org.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . mak.bn.org.pl. Retrieved . mak.bn.org.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . mak.bn.org.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . mak.bn.org.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Post-Reformation Digital Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Post-Reformation Digital Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . mak.bn.org.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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