Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet

English politician
Person human Q7528154
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Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet

Summary

Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet is a human[1]. He was born on November 27, 1586[2]. He died on December 31, 1655[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet was born on November 27, 1586[2].
  • Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet was born on January 1, 1586[6].
  • Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet died on December 31, 1655[3].
  • Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet's father was Sir William Wray, 1st Baronet, of Glentworth[7].
  • Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet's mother was Lucy Montagu[8].
  • Among Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet's spouses was Grisella Bethell[9].
  • A child of Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet was Sir John Wray, 3rd Baronet[10].
  • A child of Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet was Frances Wray[11].
  • A child of Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet was Grisilla Wray[12].
  • Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet's professions included politician[4].
  • Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13].
  • Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet held the position of Member of the 1614 Parliament[14].
  • Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet held the position of Member of the 1625 Parliament[15].
  • Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet held the position of Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[16].
  • Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet held the position of Member of the 1640-42 Parliament[17].
  • Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet held the position of Member of the 1642-48 Parliament[18].
  • Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet was a member of Short Parliament[19].
  • Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet was a member of Useless Parliament[20].
  • Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet was a member of Addled Parliament[21].
  • Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet is recorded as male[22].
  • Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet's noble title is recorded as baronet[24].
  • Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet's noble title is recorded as Wray baronets[25].
  • Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[26].
  • Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet's family name is recorded as Q17111612[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include November 27, 1586[2] and January 1, 1586[6]. Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet's father was Sir William Wray, 1st Baronet, of Glentworth[7]. His mother was Lucy Montagu[8].

Career and Affiliations

Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13], Member of the 1614 Parliament[14], Member of the 1625 Parliament[15], Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[16], Member of the 1640-42 Parliament[17], and Member of the 1642-48 Parliament[18].

Personal Life

Among Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet's spouses was Grisella Bethell[9]. Children include Sir John Wray, 3rd Baronet[10], a politician[28], 1619–1664[29]; Frances Wray[11], 1611–1635[30]; and Grisilla Wray[12].

Death and Burial

Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet died on December 31, 1655[3].

Why It Matters

Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet's parents?

Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet's father was Sir William Wray, 1st Baronet, of Glentworth[7]. Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet's mother was Lucy Montagu[8].

Who was Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet married to?

Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet's spouses include Grisella Bethell[9].

What did Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet do for work?

Sir John Wray, 2nd Baronet worked as politician[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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    Member of Short Parliament, Useless Parliament, Addled Parliament
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