Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley

English politician (1540–1617)
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Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley

Summary

Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley is a human[1]. He was born in Cheshire[2]. He was born on January 23, 1540[3]. He passed away in Dodleston[4]. He died on March 15, 1617[5]. He worked as a judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (120 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley's place of birth was Cheshire[2].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley died in Dodleston[4].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley was born on January 23, 1540[3].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley died on March 15, 1617[5].
  • Burial took place at St Mary's Church, Dodleston[10].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley's father was Richard Egerton[11].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley's mother was Alice Sparke[12].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley was married to Alice Spencer[13].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley was married to Elizabeth Ravenscroft[14].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley was married to Elizabeth Wolley[15].
  • A child of Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley was John Egerton, 1st Earl of Bridgewater[16].
  • A child of Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley was Mary Egerton[17].
  • A child of Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley was Thomas Egerton[18].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley's professions included judge[6].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley's professions included politician[8].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[20].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley held the position of Member of the 1584-85 Parliament[21].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley held the position of Member of the 1586-87 Parliament[22].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley held the position of Member of the 1589 Parliament[23].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley held the position of Lord Chancellor[24].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley held the position of Attorney General for England and Wales[25].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley was employed by University of Oxford[26].
  • Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley was educated at Brasenose College[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Cheshire[2], Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley… he was born on January 23, 1540[3]. His father was Richard Egerton[11]. His mother was Alice Sparke[12].

Education

Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley's education included a stint at Brasenose College[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8]. Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley was employed by University of Oxford[26]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[20]; Member of the 1584-85 Parliament[21]; Member of the 1586-87 Parliament[22]; Member of the 1589 Parliament[23]; Lord Chancellor[24], a title[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1066[30]; and Attorney General for England and Wales[25], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1277[33].

Personal Life

Spouses include Alice Spencer[13], 1559–1637[34], of Kingdom of England[35]; Elizabeth Ravenscroft[14], 1545–1588[36]; and Elizabeth Wolley[15], 1552–1600[37]. Children include John Egerton, 1st Earl of Bridgewater[16], a politician[38], 1579–1649[39], awarded the Knight of the Bath[40]; Mary Egerton[17], 1579–1612[41]; and Thomas Egerton[18], a politician[42], 1574–1599[43], of Kingdom of England[44].

Death and Burial

Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley died on March 15, 1617[5]. He passed away in Dodleston[4]. Burial took place at St Mary's Church, Dodleston[10].

Why It Matters

Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (120 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley born?

Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley's place of birth was Cheshire[2].

Where did Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley die?

Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley died in Dodleston[4].

Who were Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley's parents?

Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley's father was Richard Egerton[11]. Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley's mother was Alice Sparke[12].

Who was Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley married to?

Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley's spouses include Alice Spencer[13], Elizabeth Ravenscroft[14], and Elizabeth Wolley[15].

What did Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley do for work?

Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley worked as judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8].

Where did Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley go to school?

Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley was educated at Brasenose College[27].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation judge, lawyer, politician
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  3. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Alice Spencer, Elizabeth Ravenscroft, Elizabeth Wolley
    Sex or gender male
    Noble title Viscount Brackley
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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