Richard Gresham

Lord Mayor of London, 1537
Person human Q7326075
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Richard Gresham

Summary

Richard Gresham is a human[1]. Born in Holt[2], he… he was born on +1485-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Bethnal Green[4]. He died on +1549-02-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Richard Gresham was born in Holt[2].
  • Richard Gresham passed away in Bethnal Green[4].
  • Richard Gresham was born on +1485-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Richard Gresham died on +1549-02-21T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Richard Gresham's father was John Gresham[8].
  • Richard Gresham's mother was Alice Blythe[9].
  • Richard Gresham was married to Audrey Lynne[10].
  • Richard Gresham was married to Isabelle Worpfall[11].
  • A child of Richard Gresham was Thomas Gresham[12].
  • A child of Richard Gresham was Christian Gresham[13].
  • A child of Richard Gresham was Sir John Gresham[14].
  • A child of Richard Gresham was Elizabeth Gresham[15].
  • Richard Gresham held citizenship in Kingdom of England[16].
  • Richard Gresham worked as a politician[6].
  • Richard Gresham held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[17].
  • Richard Gresham held the position of Member of the 1539-40 Parliament[18].
  • Richard Gresham held the position of Member of the 1545-47 Parliament[19].
  • Richard Gresham held the position of Lord Mayor of London[20].
  • Richard Gresham held the position of Sheriff of the City of London[21].
  • Richard Gresham received the Knighthood[22].
  • Richard Gresham was a member of Worshipful Company of Mercers[23].
  • Richard Gresham is recorded as male[24].
  • Richard Gresham's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Richard Gresham's ISNI is recorded as 0000000055024801[26].
  • Richard Gresham's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 78968515[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Holt[2], Richard Gresham… he was born on +1485-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was John Gresham[8]. His mother was Alice Blythe[9].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Gresham worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[17]; Member of the 1539-40 Parliament[18]; Member of the 1545-47 Parliament[19]; Lord Mayor of London[20], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1189[30]; and Sheriff of the City of London[21], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Recognition

Richard Gresham received the Knighthood[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Audrey Lynne[10], 1490–1522[33] and Isabelle Worpfall[11]. Children include Thomas Gresham[12], an economist[34], 1519–1579[35], of Kingdom of England[36], awarded the Knight Bachelor[37]; Christian Gresham[13]; Sir John Gresham[14], 1516–1560[38]; and Elizabeth Gresham[15].

Death and Burial

Richard Gresham died on +1549-02-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Bethnal Green[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Gresham ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Richard Gresham born?

Richard Gresham was born in Holt[2].

Where did Richard Gresham die?

Richard Gresham passed away in Bethnal Green[4].

Who were Richard Gresham's parents?

Richard Gresham's father was John Gresham[8]. Richard Gresham's mother was Alice Blythe[9].

Who was Richard Gresham married to?

Richard Gresham's spouses include Audrey Lynne[10] and Isabelle Worpfall[11].

What did Richard Gresham do for work?

Richard Gresham worked as politician[6].

What awards did Richard Gresham receive?

Honors received include Knighthood[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [25] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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