Sidney Godolphin

English poet, courtier and politician (1610-1643)
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Sidney Godolphin

Summary

Sidney Godolphin is a human[1]. Born in Breage[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1610[3]. He passed away in Okehampton[4]. He died on February 9, 1643[5]. He worked as a poet[6], politician[7], soldier[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Sidney Godolphin was born in Breage[2].
  • Sidney Godolphin died in Okehampton[4].
  • Sidney Godolphin was born on January 1, 1610[3].
  • Sidney Godolphin died on February 9, 1643[5].
  • Sidney Godolphin's father was William Godolphin[11].
  • Sidney Godolphin held citizenship in Kingdom of England[12].
  • Sidney Godolphin worked as a poet[6].
  • Sidney Godolphin's professions included politician[7].
  • Sidney Godolphin's professions included soldier[8].
  • Sidney Godolphin worked as a writer[9].
  • Sidney Godolphin held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13].
  • Sidney Godolphin held the position of Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[14].
  • Sidney Godolphin held the position of Member of the April 1640 Parliament[15].
  • Sidney Godolphin's education included a stint at Exeter College[16].
  • Sidney Godolphin was a member of Short Parliament[17].
  • Sidney Godolphin is recorded as male[18].
  • Sidney Godolphin's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Sidney Godolphin's Commons category is recorded as Sidney Godolphin (Poet)[20].
  • Sidney Godolphin was part of the conflict Siege of Kinsale[21].
  • Sidney Godolphin was part of the conflict English Civil War[22].
  • Sidney Godolphin's family name is recorded as Godolphin[23].
  • Sidney Godolphin's given name is recorded as Sidney[24].
  • Sidney Godolphin's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • Sidney Godolphin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Sidney Godolphin's date of baptism is recorded as January 15, 1610[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Sidney Godolphin was born in Breage[2]. He was born on January 1, 1610[3]. His father was William Godolphin[11].

Education

Sidney Godolphin's education included a stint at Exeter College[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], politician[7], soldier[8], and writer[9]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13], Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[14], and Member of the April 1640 Parliament[15].

Death and Burial

Sidney Godolphin died on February 9, 1643[5]. He died in Okehampton[4].

Why It Matters

Sidney Godolphin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Sidney Godolphin born?

Born in Breage[2], Sidney Godolphin…

Where did Sidney Godolphin die?

Sidney Godolphin died in Okehampton[4].

Who were Sidney Godolphin's parents?

Sidney Godolphin's father was William Godolphin[11].

What did Sidney Godolphin do for work?

Sidney Godolphin worked as poet[6], politician[7], soldier[8], and writer[9].

Where did Sidney Godolphin go to school?

Sidney Godolphin was educated at Exeter College[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation poet, politician, soldier +1
    Participated in conflict Siege of Kinsale, English Civil War
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