Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet

English diplomat and politician (1608-1666)
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Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet

Summary

Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet is a human[1]. He was born in Hertfordshire[2]. He was born on June 1, 1608[3]. He died in Madrid[4]. He died on June 16, 1666[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], poet[7], diplomat[8], translator[9], and writer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet was born in Hertfordshire[2].
  • Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet passed away in Madrid[4].
  • Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet was born on June 1, 1608[3].
  • Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet died on June 16, 1666[5].
  • Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet is buried at Hertfordshire[12].
  • Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet's father was Henry Fanshawe[13].
  • Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet's mother was Elizabeth Smythe[14].
  • Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet was married to Ann, Lady Fanshawe[15].
  • Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet held citizenship in Spain[16].
  • Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet held citizenship in Kingdom of England[17].
  • Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet worked as a linguist[6].
  • Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet worked as a poet[7].
  • Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet worked as a translator[9].
  • Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet worked as a writer[10].
  • Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet worked as a politician[18].
  • Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[19].
  • Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet held the position of ambassador[20].
  • Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet held the position of Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[21].
  • Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet held the position of ambassador of the Kingdom of England to the Kingdom of Spain[22].
  • Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet's education included a stint at Jesus College[23].
  • Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet was a member of Cavalier Parliament[24].
  • Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet is recorded as male[25].
  • Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet's noble title is recorded as baronet[27].

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Origins and Family

Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet's place of birth was Hertfordshire[2]. He was born on June 1, 1608[3]. His father was Henry Fanshawe[13]. His mother was Elizabeth Smythe[14].

Education

Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet was educated at Jesus College[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], poet[7], diplomat[8], translator[9], writer[10], and politician[18]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[19]; ambassador[20], a diplomatic rank[28]; Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[21]; and ambassador of the Kingdom of England to the Kingdom of Spain[22], a position[29], in Kingdom of England[30], founded in 1479[31].

Personal Life

Among Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet's spouses was Ann, Lady Fanshawe[15].

Death and Burial

Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet died on June 16, 1666[5]. He passed away in Madrid[4]. The cause of death was disease[32]. Burial took place at Hertfordshire[12].

Why It Matters

Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet born?

Born in Hertfordshire[2], Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet…

Where did Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet die?

Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet passed away in Madrid[4].

Who were Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet's parents?

Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet's father was Henry Fanshawe[13]. Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet's mother was Elizabeth Smythe[14].

Who was Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet married to?

Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet's spouses include Ann, Lady Fanshawe[15].

What did Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet do for work?

Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet worked as linguist[6], poet[7], diplomat[8], translator[9], and writer[10].

Where did Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet go to school?

Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet was educated at Jesus College[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [27] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [32] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . bude.univ-tours.fr. bude.univ-tours.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Mother Elizabeth Smythe
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