Richard Williams

Welsh soldier and courtier (c.1510-1544)
Person human Q11801889
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Richard Williams

Summary

Richard Williams is a human[1]. Born in Llanishen[2], he… he was born on +1510-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1544-10-20T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military commander[6], and courtier[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (201 views/month, #7,144 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Llanishen[2], Richard Williams…
  • Richard Williams was born on +1510-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Richard Williams died on +1544-10-20T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Richard Williams's father was Morgan Williams[9].
  • Richard Williams's mother was Catherine Cromwell[10].
  • Among Richard Williams's spouses was Frances Murfyn[11].
  • A child of Richard Williams was Henry Williams[12].
  • A child of Richard Williams was Francis Williams[13].
  • Richard Williams held citizenship in Kingdom of England[14].
  • Richard Williams worked as a politician[5].
  • Richard Williams's professions included military commander[6].
  • Richard Williams's professions included courtier[7].
  • Richard Williams held the position of Member of the 1539-40 Parliament[15].
  • Richard Williams held the position of Member of the 1542-44 Parliament[16].
  • Richard Williams received the Knight Bachelor[17].
  • Richard Williams's image is recorded as Portrait of a Man in Black, Follower of Hans Holbein the Younger, c. 1600.png[18].
  • Richard Williams is recorded as male[19].
  • Richard Williams's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Richard Williams's coat of arms image is recorded as Sir Richard Cromwell alias Williams, Coat of Arms.jpg[21].
  • Richard Williams's Commons category is recorded as Richard Williams (alias Cromwell)[22].
  • Richard Williams's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[23].
  • Richard Williams's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/063y96q[24].
  • Richard Williams's family name is recorded as Williams[25].
  • Richard Williams's given name is recorded as Richard[26].
  • Richard Williams's pseudonym is recorded as Richard Cromwell[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Williams's place of birth was Llanishen[2]. He was born on +1510-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Morgan Williams[9]. His mother was Catherine Cromwell[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5], military commander[6], and courtier[7]. Positions held include Member of the 1539-40 Parliament[15] and Member of the 1542-44 Parliament[16].

Recognition

Richard Williams received the Knight Bachelor[17].

Personal Life

Among Richard Williams's spouses was Frances Murfyn[11]. Children include Henry Williams[12], a politician[28], 1537–1604[29], of Kingdom of England[30], awarded the Knight Bachelor[31] and Francis Williams[13], a politician[32], 1541–1598[33], of Kingdom of England[34].

Death and Burial

Richard Williams died on +1544-10-20T00:00:00Z[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Williams ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (201 views/month, #7,144 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Richard Williams born?

Richard Williams's place of birth was Llanishen[2].

Who were Richard Williams's parents?

Richard Williams's father was Morgan Williams[9]. Richard Williams's mother was Catherine Cromwell[10].

Who was Richard Williams married to?

Richard Williams's spouses include Frances Murfyn[11].

What did Richard Williams do for work?

Richard Williams worked as politician[5], military commander[6], and courtier[7].

What awards did Richard Williams receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . web.archive.org. Retrieved . web.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . web.archive.org. web.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [4] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . The History of Parliament. 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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