Richard Maitland

Summary

Richard Maitland is a human^[1]. His place of birth was East Lothian^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1496^[3]. He died on March 20, 1586^[4]. He worked as a poet^[5], historian^[6], writer^[7], and politician^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in East Lothian^[2], Richard Maitland…
• Richard Maitland was born on January 1, 1496^[3].
• Richard Maitland died on March 20, 1586^[4].
• Richard Maitland's father was William Maitland of Thirlestane and Levington^[10].
• Richard Maitland's mother was Martha Seton^[11].
• Richard Maitland was married to Mary Cranston^[12].
• A child of Richard Maitland was William Maitland of Lethington^[13].
• A child of Richard Maitland was John Maitland, 1st Lord Maitland of Thirlestane^[14].
• A child of Richard Maitland was Helen Maitland^[15].
• A child of Richard Maitland was Margaret Maitland^[16].
• A child of Richard Maitland was Mary Maitland^[17].
• A child of Richard Maitland was Isabel Maitland^[18].
• Richard Maitland worked as a poet^[5].
• Richard Maitland's professions included historian^[6].
• Richard Maitland worked as a writer^[7].
• Richard Maitland worked as a politician^[8].
• Richard Maitland is recorded as male^[19].
• Richard Maitland's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• Richard Maitland's family name is recorded as Maitland^[21].
• Richard Maitland's given name is recorded as Richard^[22].
• Richard Maitland's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok^[23].
• Richard Maitland's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[24].
• Richard Maitland's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition^[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in East Lothian^[2], Richard Maitland… he was born on January 1, 1496^[3]. His father was William Maitland of Thirlestane and Levington^[10]. His mother was Martha Seton^[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet^[5], historian^[6], writer^[7], and politician^[8].

Personal Life

Richard Maitland was married to Mary Cranston^[12]. Children include William Maitland of Lethington^[13], a diplomat^[26], 1525–1573^[27]; John Maitland, 1st Lord Maitland of Thirlestane^[14], a judge^[28], 1537–1595^[29]; Helen Maitland^[15], b. 1527^[30]; Margaret Maitland^[16], b. 1529^[31]; Mary Maitland^[17], 1531–1596^[32]; and Isabel Maitland^[18], b. 1542^[33].

Death and Burial

Richard Maitland died on March 20, 1586^[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Maitland ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).^[9]

FAQs

Where was Richard Maitland born?

Richard Maitland was born in East Lothian^[2].

Who were Richard Maitland's parents?

Richard Maitland's father was William Maitland of Thirlestane and Levington^[10]. Richard Maitland's mother was Martha Seton^[11].

Who was Richard Maitland married to?

Richard Maitland's spouses include Mary Cranston^[12].

What did Richard Maitland do for work?

Richard Maitland worked as poet^[5], historian^[6], writer^[7], and politician^[8].