Sir Piers Legh

English Member of Parliament (1563 - 1636)
Person human Q28092188
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Sir Piers Legh

Summary

Sir Piers Legh is a human[1]. He was born on +1563-00-00T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1636-02-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • Sir Piers Legh was born on +1563-00-00T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Sir Piers Legh died on +1636-02-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Sir Piers Legh died on +1635-02-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Sir Piers Legh is buried at St Oswald's Church, Winwick[6].
  • Sir Piers Legh's father was Piers Legh[7].
  • Sir Piers Legh's mother was Catherine Venables[8].
  • Sir Piers Legh was married to Margaret Gerard[9].
  • Sir Piers Legh was married to Dorothy Egerton[10].
  • A child of Sir Piers Legh was Peter Legh[11].
  • A child of Sir Piers Legh was John Legh[12].
  • A child of Sir Piers Legh was Francis Legh[13].
  • A child of Sir Piers Legh was Gilbert Legh[14].
  • A child of Sir Piers Legh was Radcliffe Legh[15].
  • A child of Sir Piers Legh was Thomas Legh[16].
  • Sir Piers Legh held citizenship in Kingdom of England[17].
  • Sir Piers Legh worked as a politician[4].
  • Sir Piers Legh held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[18].
  • Sir Piers Legh held the position of Member of the 1586-87 Parliament[19].
  • Sir Piers Legh held the position of Member of the 1589 Parliament[20].
  • Sir Piers Legh held the position of Member of the 1601 Parliament[21].
  • Sir Piers Legh held the position of High Sheriff of Cheshire[22].
  • Sir Piers Legh's education included a stint at Gonville and Caius College[23].
  • Sir Piers Legh's image is recorded as British (English) School - Sir Peter Legh IX (1563–1636) - 499897 - National Trust.jpg[24].
  • Sir Piers Legh is recorded as male[25].
  • Sir Piers Legh's instance of is recorded as human[26].

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Origins and Family

Sir Piers Legh was born on +1563-00-00T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Piers Legh[7]. His mother was Catherine Venables[8].

Education

Sir Piers Legh's education included a stint at Gonville and Caius College[23].

Career and Affiliations

Sir Piers Legh's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[18]; Member of the 1586-87 Parliament[19]; Member of the 1589 Parliament[20]; Member of the 1601 Parliament[21]; and High Sheriff of Cheshire[22], a position[27], in United Kingdom[28].

Personal Life

Spouses include Margaret Gerard[9] and Dorothy Egerton[10], 1551–1639[29]. Children include Peter Legh[11]; John Legh[12]; Francis Legh[13]; Gilbert Legh[14]; Radcliffe Legh[15]; and Thomas Legh[16], 1594–1639[30].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1636-02-17T00:00:00Z[3] and +1635-02-17T00:00:00Z[5]. Burial took place at St Oswald's Church, Winwick[6].

FAQs

Who were Sir Piers Legh's parents?

Sir Piers Legh's father was Piers Legh[7]. Sir Piers Legh's mother was Catherine Venables[8].

Who was Sir Piers Legh married to?

Sir Piers Legh's spouses include Margaret Gerard[9] and Dorothy Egerton[10].

What did Sir Piers Legh do for work?

Sir Piers Legh worked as politician[4].

Where did Sir Piers Legh go to school?

Sir Piers Legh was educated at Gonville and Caius College[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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