Rowland Berkeley

(1548–1611) English clothier and politician
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Rowland Berkeley

Summary

Rowland Berkeley is a human[1]. He was born on 1548[2]. He died on June 1, 1611[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Rowland Berkeley was born on 1548[2].
  • Rowland Berkeley died on June 1, 1611[3].
  • Rowland Berkeley died on 1611[6].
  • Rowland Berkeley is buried at All Saints Church, Spetchley[7].
  • Rowland Berkeley's father was William Berkeley[8].
  • Rowland Berkeley's mother was Elizabeth Burghill[9].
  • Among Rowland Berkeley's spouses was Catherine Heywood[10].
  • A child of Rowland Berkeley was Mary Berkeley[11].
  • A child of Rowland Berkeley was William Berkeley[12].
  • A child of Rowland Berkeley was Robert Berkeley[13].
  • A child of Rowland Berkeley was Thomas Berkeley[14].
  • Rowland Berkeley held citizenship in Kingdom of England[15].
  • Rowland Berkeley's professions included politician[4].
  • Rowland Berkeley held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[16].
  • Rowland Berkeley held the position of Member of the 1593 Parliament[17].
  • Rowland Berkeley held the position of Member of the 1597-98 Parliament[18].
  • Rowland Berkeley held the position of Member of the 1601 Parliament[19].
  • Rowland Berkeley held the position of Member of the 1604-11 Parliament[20].
  • Rowland Berkeley is recorded as male[21].
  • Rowland Berkeley's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Rowland Berkeley's family name is recorded as Berkeley[23].
  • Rowland Berkeley's given name is recorded as Rowland[24].
  • Rowland Berkeley's given name is recorded as Roland[25].

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Origins and Family

Rowland Berkeley was born on 1548[2]. His father was William Berkeley[8]. His mother was Elizabeth Burghill[9].

Career and Affiliations

Rowland Berkeley's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[16], Member of the 1593 Parliament[17], Member of the 1597-98 Parliament[18], Member of the 1601 Parliament[19], and Member of the 1604-11 Parliament[20].

Personal Life

Among Rowland Berkeley's spouses was Catherine Heywood[10]. Children include Mary Berkeley[11], 1586–1608[26]; William Berkeley[12], 1582–1658[27]; Robert Berkeley[13], a politician[28], 1584–1656[29], of Kingdom of England[30], awarded the Knight Bachelor[31]; and Thomas Berkeley[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 1, 1611[3] and 1611[6]. Rowland Berkeley is buried at All Saints Church, Spetchley[7].

Why It Matters

Rowland Berkeley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Rowland Berkeley's parents?

Rowland Berkeley's father was William Berkeley[8]. Rowland Berkeley's mother was Elizabeth Burghill[9].

Who was Rowland Berkeley married to?

Rowland Berkeley's spouses include Catherine Heywood[10].

What did Rowland Berkeley do for work?

Rowland Berkeley worked as politician[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Catherine Heywood
    Date of birth +1548-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of England
    Position held Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1593 Parliament, Member of the 1597-98 Parliament +2
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