Richard Southwell

English courtier and politician (1502-1564)
Person human Q7329170
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Richard Southwell

Summary

Richard Southwell is a human[1]. Born in Norfolk[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1502[3]. He died on January 1, 1564[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Norfolk[2], Richard Southwell…
  • Richard Southwell was born on January 1, 1502[3].
  • Richard Southwell died on January 1, 1564[4].
  • Richard Southwell's father was Francis Southwell[7].
  • Richard Southwell's mother was Dorothy Tendring[8].
  • Richard Southwell was married to Thomasina Darcy[9].
  • A child of Richard Southwell was Richard Southwell[10].
  • Richard Southwell worked as a politician[5].
  • Richard Southwell held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[11].
  • Richard Southwell held the position of Member of the 1539-40 Parliament[12].
  • Richard Southwell held the position of Member of the 1542-44 Parliament[13].
  • Richard Southwell held the position of Member of the October 1553 Parliament[14].
  • Richard Southwell held the position of Member of the April 1554 Parliament[15].
  • Richard Southwell held the position of Member of the 1554-55 Parliament[16].
  • Richard Southwell received the Knight Bachelor[17].
  • Richard Southwell is recorded as male[18].
  • Richard Southwell's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Richard Southwell's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[20].
  • Richard Southwell's family name is recorded as Southwell[21].
  • Richard Southwell's given name is recorded as Richard[22].
  • Richard Southwell's depicted by is recorded as Portrait of Sir Richard Southwell[23].
  • Richard Southwell's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Southwell's place of birth was Norfolk[2]. He was born on January 1, 1502[3]. His father was Francis Southwell[7]. His mother was Dorothy Tendring[8].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Southwell worked as a politician[5]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[11], Member of the 1539-40 Parliament[12], Member of the 1542-44 Parliament[13], Member of the October 1553 Parliament[14], Member of the April 1554 Parliament[15], and Member of the 1554-55 Parliament[16].

Recognition

Richard Southwell received the Knight Bachelor[17].

Personal Life

Among Richard Southwell's spouses was Thomasina Darcy[9]. A child of him was he[10].

Death and Burial

Richard Southwell died on January 1, 1564[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Southwell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was Richard Southwell born?

Born in Norfolk[2], Richard Southwell…

Who were Richard Southwell's parents?

Richard Southwell's father was Francis Southwell[7]. Richard Southwell's mother was Dorothy Tendring[8].

Who was Richard Southwell married to?

Richard Southwell's spouses include Thomasina Darcy[9].

What did Richard Southwell do for work?

Richard Southwell worked as politician[5].

What awards did Richard Southwell receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Medieval Manuscripts in Oxford Libraries. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . Medieval Manuscripts in Oxford Libraries. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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