Sir John Rous

English politician (1586-1652)
Person human Q76332256
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Sir John Rous

Summary

Sir John Rous is a human[1]. He was born on June 3, 1586[2]. He died on January 1, 1652[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • Sir John Rous was born on June 3, 1586[2].
  • Sir John Rous died on January 1, 1652[3].
  • Sir John Rous is buried at Church of St Peter and St Paul, Wangford[5].
  • Sir John Rous's father was Sir Thomas Rous[6].
  • Sir John Rous's mother was Pernell Goodwyn[7].
  • Among Sir John Rous's spouses was Elizabeth Yelverton[8].
  • A child of Sir John Rous was Christopher Rous[9].
  • A child of Sir John Rous was Sir John Rous, 1st Baronet[10].
  • Sir John Rous held citizenship in Kingdom of England[11].
  • Sir John Rous's professions included politician[4].
  • Sir John Rous held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[12].
  • Sir John Rous held the position of Member of the 1624-25 Parliament[13].
  • Sir John Rous held the position of Member of the 1625 Parliament[14].
  • Sir John Rous held the position of Member of the 1626 Parliament[15].
  • Sir John Rous held the position of High Sheriff of Suffolk[16].
  • Sir John Rous is recorded as male[17].
  • Sir John Rous's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Sir John Rous's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[19].
  • Sir John Rous's residence is recorded as Henham[20].
  • Sir John Rous's family name is recorded as Rous[21].
  • Sir John Rous's given name is recorded as John[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Sir John Rous was born on June 3, 1586[2]. His father was Sir Thomas Rous[6]. His mother was Pernell Goodwyn[7].

Career and Affiliations

Sir John Rous's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[12]; Member of the 1624-25 Parliament[13]; Member of the 1625 Parliament[14]; Member of the 1626 Parliament[15]; and High Sheriff of Suffolk[16], a position[23], in United Kingdom[24].

Personal Life

Sir John Rous was married to Elizabeth Yelverton[8]. Children include Christopher Rous[9] and he, 1st Baronet[10], a politician[25], 1608–1670[26], of Kingdom of England[27].

Death and Burial

Sir John Rous died on January 1, 1652[3]. Burial took place at Church of St Peter and St Paul, Wangford[5].

FAQs

Who were Sir John Rous's parents?

Sir John Rous's father was Sir Thomas Rous[6]. Sir John Rous's mother was Pernell Goodwyn[7].

Who was Sir John Rous married to?

Sir John Rous's spouses include Elizabeth Yelverton[8].

What did Sir John Rous do for work?

Sir John Rous worked as politician[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] . The Peerage. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . historyofparliamentonline.org. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . historyofparliamentonline.org. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . historyofparliamentonline.org. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [2] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Q75653886. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Spouse Elizabeth Yelverton
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    Country of citizenship Kingdom of England
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