Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet

English merchant and politician (1630-1699)
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Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet
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Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet

Summary

Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on +1630-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on +1699-06-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an economist[6], merchant[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet…
  • Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet passed away in London[4].
  • Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet was born on +1630-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet died on +1699-06-22T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Mary the Virgin Church, Wanstead[10].
  • Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet's father was Richard Child[11].
  • Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet's mother was Elizabeth Roycroft[12].
  • Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet was married to Hannah Boate[13].
  • Among Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet's spouses was Emma Barnard[14].
  • Among Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet's spouses was Mary Atwood[15].
  • A child of Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet was Richard Child, 1st Earl Tylney[16].
  • A child of Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet was Elizabeth Child[17].
  • A child of Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet was Rebecca Child[18].
  • A child of Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet was Sir Josias Child, 2nd Bt.[19].
  • Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet held citizenship in Kingdom of England[20].
  • Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet worked as an economist[6].
  • Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet worked as a merchant[7].
  • Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet worked as a politician[8].
  • Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[21].
  • Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet held the position of Member of the Third Protectorate Parliament[22].
  • Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet held the position of Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[23].
  • Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet held the position of Member of the 1685-87 Parliament[24].
  • Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet held the position of High Sheriff of Essex[25].
  • Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet received the baronet[26].
  • Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet was a member of Cavalier Parliament[27].

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Origins and Family

Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet was born in London[2]. He was born on +1630-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Richard Child[11]. His mother was Elizabeth Roycroft[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], merchant[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[21]; Member of the Third Protectorate Parliament[22], a position[28], founded in 1659[29]; Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[23]; Member of the 1685-87 Parliament[24]; and High Sheriff of Essex[25], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31].

Recognition

Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet received the baronet[26].

Personal Life

Spouses include Hannah Boate[13], 1633–1662[32]; Emma Barnard[14], 1644–1725[33]; and Mary Atwood[15], 1643–1675[34]. Children include Richard Child, 1st Earl Tylney[16], a politician[35], 1680–1750[36]; Elizabeth Child[17]; Rebecca Child[18], 1666–1712[37]; and Sir Josias Child, 2nd Bt.[19].

Death and Burial

Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet died on +1699-06-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at St. Mary the Virgin Church, Wanstead[10].

Why It Matters

Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet born?

Born in London[2], Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet…

Where did Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet die?

Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet passed away in London[4].

Who were Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet's parents?

Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet's father was Richard Child[11]. Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet's mother was Elizabeth Roycroft[12].

Who was Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet married to?

Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet's spouses include Hannah Boate[13], Emma Barnard[14], and Mary Atwood[15].

What did Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet do for work?

Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet worked as economist[6], merchant[7], and politician[8].

What awards did Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet receive?

Honors received include baronet[26].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . wikidata.org.
  13. [25] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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