Sir Thomas Hanmer

4th Baronet Hanmer, Speaker of the House of Commons, and Shakespearean editor (1677–1746)
Person human Q3525188
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Sir Thomas Hanmer

Summary

Sir Thomas Hanmer is a human[1]. He was born in Bettisfield[2]. He was born on January 1, 1677[3]. He passed away in Sussex[4]. He died on January 1, 1746[5]. He worked as an editor[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bettisfield[2], Sir Thomas Hanmer…
  • Sir Thomas Hanmer died in Sussex[4].
  • Sir Thomas Hanmer was born on January 1, 1677[3].
  • Sir Thomas Hanmer was born on September 24, 1677[9].
  • Sir Thomas Hanmer died on January 1, 1746[5].
  • Sir Thomas Hanmer died on May 7, 1746[10].
  • Sir Thomas Hanmer died on May 5, 1746[11].
  • Sir Thomas Hanmer's father was William Hanmer[12].
  • Sir Thomas Hanmer's mother was Peregrine North[13].
  • Among Sir Thomas Hanmer's spouses was Isabella FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton[14].
  • Among Sir Thomas Hanmer's spouses was Elizabeth Folkes[15].
  • Sir Thomas Hanmer held citizenship in Kingdom of England[16].
  • Sir Thomas Hanmer held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • Sir Thomas Hanmer's professions included editor[6].
  • Sir Thomas Hanmer's professions included politician[7].
  • Sir Thomas Hanmer held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[18].
  • Sir Thomas Hanmer held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain[19].
  • Sir Thomas Hanmer held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[20].
  • Sir Thomas Hanmer held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain[21].
  • Sir Thomas Hanmer held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain[22].
  • Sir Thomas Hanmer held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[23].
  • Sir Thomas Hanmer was educated at University of Cambridge[24].
  • Sir Thomas Hanmer is recorded as male[25].
  • Sir Thomas Hanmer's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Sir Thomas Hanmer's noble title is recorded as baronet[27].

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Origins and Family

Sir Thomas Hanmer's place of birth was Bettisfield[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1677[3] and September 24, 1677[9]. His father was William Hanmer[12]. His mother was Peregrine North[13].

Education

Sir Thomas Hanmer's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include editor[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[18], member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain[19], member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[20], member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain[21], member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain[22], and member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[23].

Personal Life

Spouses include Isabella FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton[14], a politician[28], 1668–1723[29], of Kingdom of Great Britain[30] and Elizabeth Folkes[15], 1700–1741[31]. Sir Thomas Hanmer was affiliated with the Tories[32].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1746[5], May 7, 1746[10], and May 5, 1746[11]. Sir Thomas Hanmer passed away in Sussex[4].

Why It Matters

Sir Thomas Hanmer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Sir Thomas Hanmer born?

Sir Thomas Hanmer was born in Bettisfield[2].

Where did Sir Thomas Hanmer die?

Sir Thomas Hanmer passed away in Sussex[4].

Who were Sir Thomas Hanmer's parents?

Sir Thomas Hanmer's father was William Hanmer[12]. Sir Thomas Hanmer's mother was Peregrine North[13].

Who was Sir Thomas Hanmer married to?

Sir Thomas Hanmer's spouses include Isabella FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton[14] and Elizabeth Folkes[15].

What did Sir Thomas Hanmer do for work?

Sir Thomas Hanmer worked as editor[6] and politician[7].

Where did Sir Thomas Hanmer go to school?

Sir Thomas Hanmer was educated at University of Cambridge[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [26] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [32] . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [10] . wikidata.org.
  26. [11] . The Peerage. 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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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