Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet

English politician
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Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet

Summary

Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet is a human[1]. He was born on October 14, 1619[2]. He died on September 3, 1688[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet was born on October 14, 1619[2].
  • Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet died on September 3, 1688[3].
  • Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet died on October 13, 1688[5].
  • Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet is buried at Church of St Mary, Badsworth[6].
  • Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet's father was Stephen Bright[7].
  • Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet's mother was Jane Westbye[8].
  • Among Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet's spouses was Susanna Wharton[9].
  • Among Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet's spouses was Catherine Hawksworth[10].
  • Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet was married to Frances Liddell[11].
  • Among Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet's spouses was Elizabeth Norcliffe[12].
  • A child of Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet was Catherine Bright[13].
  • A child of Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet was John Bright[14].
  • Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet's professions included politician[4].
  • Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15].
  • Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet held the position of Member of the First Protectorate Parliament[16].
  • Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet is recorded as male[17].
  • Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet's noble title is recorded as baronet[19].
  • Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[20].
  • Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet's family name is recorded as Bright[21].
  • Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet's given name is recorded as John[22].
  • Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet's date of baptism is recorded as October 14, 1619[24].

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Origins and Family

Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet was born on October 14, 1619[2]. His father was Stephen Bright[7]. His mother was Jane Westbye[8].

Career and Affiliations

Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15] and Member of the First Protectorate Parliament[16], a position[25], founded in 1654[26].

Personal Life

Spouses include Susanna Wharton[9], 1651–1737[27]; Catherine Hawksworth[10], 1615–1663[28]; Frances Liddell[11], 1659–1682[29]; and Elizabeth Norcliffe[12], 1644–1674[30]. Children include Catherine Bright[13], b. 1650[31] and John Bright[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 3, 1688[3] and October 13, 1688[5]. Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet is buried at Church of St Mary, Badsworth[6].

FAQs

Who were Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet's parents?

Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet's father was Stephen Bright[7]. Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet's mother was Jane Westbye[8].

Who was Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet married to?

Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet's spouses include Susanna Wharton[9], Catherine Hawksworth[10], Frances Liddell[11], and Elizabeth Norcliffe[12].

What did Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet do for work?

Sir John Bright, 1st Baronet worked as politician[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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