Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet

British historian; (1614-1678)
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Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet

Summary

Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet is a human[1]. Born in Cheshire[2], he… he was born on March 3, 1614[3]. He died on October 1, 1678[4]. He worked as a historian[5] and archaeologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet's place of birth was Cheshire[2].
  • Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet was born on March 3, 1614[3].
  • Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet died on October 1, 1678[4].
  • Among Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet's spouses was Elizabeth Gerard[8].
  • A child of Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet was Sir Robert Leicester, 2nd Bt.[9].
  • Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet worked as a historian[5].
  • Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet's professions included archaeologist[6].
  • Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet's education included a stint at Brasenose College[10].
  • Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet was a member of Gray's Inn[11].
  • Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet is recorded as male[12].
  • Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet's noble title is recorded as baronet[14].
  • Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet's Commons category is recorded as Peter Leycester[15].
  • Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet's given name is recorded as Peter[16].
  • Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].

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Origins and Family

Born in Cheshire[2], Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet… he was born on March 3, 1614[3].

Education

Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet was educated at Brasenose College[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[5] and archaeologist[6].

Personal Life

Among Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet's spouses was Elizabeth Gerard[8]. A child of him was Sir Robert Leicester, 2nd Bt.[9].

Death and Burial

Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet died on October 1, 1678[4].

Why It Matters

Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet born?

Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet was born in Cheshire[2].

Who was Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet married to?

Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet's spouses include Elizabeth Gerard[8].

What did Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet do for work?

Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet worked as historian[5] and archaeologist[6].

Where did Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet go to school?

Sir Peter Leycester, 1st Baronet was educated at Brasenose College[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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