Richard Shelley

English politician
Person human Q2168348
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Summary

Richard Shelley is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1513[2]. He died on January 1, 1587[3]. He worked as a diplomat[4] and politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Richard Shelley was born on January 1, 1513[2].
  • Richard Shelley died on January 1, 1587[3].
  • Richard Shelley's father was Sir William Shelley[7].
  • Richard Shelley's mother was Alice Belknap[8].
  • Richard Shelley's professions included diplomat[4].
  • Richard Shelley's professions included politician[5].
  • Richard Shelley held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[9].
  • Richard Shelley held the position of Member of the 1547-1552 Parliament[10].
  • Richard Shelley is recorded as male[11].
  • Richard Shelley's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Richard Shelley's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[13].
  • Richard Shelley's family name is recorded as Shelley[14].
  • Richard Shelley's given name is recorded as Richard[15].
  • Richard Shelley's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16].

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Origins and Family

Richard Shelley was born on January 1, 1513[2]. His father was Sir William Shelley[7]. His mother was Alice Belknap[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[4] and politician[5]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[9] and Member of the 1547-1552 Parliament[10].

Death and Burial

Richard Shelley died on January 1, 1587[3].

Why It Matters

Richard Shelley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Who were Richard Shelley's parents?

Richard Shelley's father was Sir William Shelley[7]. Richard Shelley's mother was Alice Belknap[8].

What did Richard Shelley do for work?

Richard Shelley worked as diplomat[4] and politician[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [7] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [2] ↑ . Early Modern Letters Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Early Modern Letters Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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