Thomas Dudley

Governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony (1576-1653)
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Thomas Dudley

Summary

Thomas Dudley is a human[1]. Born in Yardley Hastings[2], he… he was born on October 12, 1576[3]. He passed away in Roxbury[4]. He died on July 31, 1653[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (141 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Dudley was born in Yardley Hastings[2].
  • Thomas Dudley died in Roxbury[4].
  • Thomas Dudley was born on October 12, 1576[3].
  • Thomas Dudley was born on October 12, 1576[8].
  • Thomas Dudley died on July 31, 1653[5].
  • Thomas Dudley is buried at Eliot Burying Ground[9].
  • Thomas Dudley's father was Roger Dudley[10].
  • Thomas Dudley's mother was Susanna Thorne[11].
  • Among Thomas Dudley's spouses was Katharine Deighton Hackburne[12].
  • Thomas Dudley was married to Dorothy Yorke[13].
  • A child of Thomas Dudley was Anne Bradstreet[14].
  • A child of Thomas Dudley was Joseph Dudley[15].
  • A child of Thomas Dudley was Mercy Dudley[16].
  • A child of Thomas Dudley was Patience Dudley[17].
  • A child of Thomas Dudley was Sarah Dudley[18].
  • A child of Thomas Dudley was Samuel Dudley[19].
  • Thomas Dudley held citizenship in Massachusetts Bay Colony[20].
  • Thomas Dudley held citizenship in Kingdom of England[21].
  • Thomas Dudley's professions included politician[6].
  • Thomas Dudley held the position of Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony[22].
  • Thomas Dudley held the position of Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony[23].
  • Thomas Dudley held the position of Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony[24].
  • Thomas Dudley held the position of Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony[25].
  • Thomas Dudley's education included a stint at Harvard University[26].
  • Thomas Dudley is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Dudley was born in Yardley Hastings[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 12, 1576[3]. His father was Roger Dudley[10]. His mother was Susanna Thorne[11].

Education

Thomas Dudley's education included a stint at Harvard University[26].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Dudley's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Katharine Deighton Hackburne[12], 1614–1671[28] and Dorothy Yorke[13]. Children include Anne Bradstreet[14], a poet[29], 1612–1672[30], of Kingdom of England[31], specialised in poetry[32]; Joseph Dudley[15], a diplomat[33], 1647–1720[34], of Kingdom of Great Britain[35]; Mercy Dudley[16], 1621–1691[36]; Patience Dudley[17], 1612–1690[37]; Sarah Dudley[18]; and Samuel Dudley[19], a pastor[38], 1608–1682[39].

Death and Burial

Thomas Dudley died on July 31, 1653[5]. He passed away in Roxbury[4]. Burial took place at Eliot Burying Ground[9].

Why It Matters

Thomas Dudley ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (141 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Dudley born?

Born in Yardley Hastings[2], Thomas Dudley…

Where did Thomas Dudley die?

Thomas Dudley died in Roxbury[4].

Who were Thomas Dudley's parents?

Thomas Dudley's father was Roger Dudley[10]. Thomas Dudley's mother was Susanna Thorne[11].

Who was Thomas Dudley married to?

Thomas Dudley's spouses include Katharine Deighton Hackburne[12] and Dorothy Yorke[13].

What did Thomas Dudley do for work?

Thomas Dudley worked as politician[6].

Where did Thomas Dudley go to school?

Thomas Dudley was educated at Harvard University[26].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [23] . wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . wikidata.org.
  13. [25] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [8] . SNAC. Retrieved . snaccooperative.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . snaccooperative.org. Provenance: 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
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . 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
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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