Thomas Elyot

English politician and writer (1490-1546)
Person human Q504016
Thomas Elyot
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Thomas Elyot

Summary

Thomas Elyot is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wiltshire[2]. He was born on 1490[3]. He passed away in Cambridgeshire[4]. He died on March 20, 1546[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], diplomat[7], philosopher[8], translator[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Elyot was born in Wiltshire[2].
  • Thomas Elyot died in Cambridgeshire[4].
  • Thomas Elyot was born on 1490[3].
  • Thomas Elyot died on March 20, 1546[5].
  • Thomas Elyot died on 1546[12].
  • Thomas Elyot's father was Richard Elyot[13].
  • Thomas Elyot's mother was Alice Delamere[14].
  • Among Thomas Elyot's spouses was Margaret à Barrow[15].
  • Thomas Elyot held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Thomas Elyot held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Thomas Elyot's professions included linguist[6].
  • Thomas Elyot's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Thomas Elyot worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Thomas Elyot's professions included translator[9].
  • Thomas Elyot's professions included writer[10].
  • Thomas Elyot worked as a politician[18].
  • Thomas Elyot held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[19].
  • Thomas Elyot held the position of Member of the 1539-40 Parliament[20].
  • Thomas Elyot's education included a stint at St Mary Hall[21].
  • Thomas Elyot is recorded as male[22].
  • Thomas Elyot's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Thomas Elyot's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Elyot[24].
  • Thomas Elyot's given name is recorded as Thomas[25].
  • Thomas Elyot's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Thomas Elyot's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Elyot's place of birth was Wiltshire[2]. He was born on 1490[3]. His father was Richard Elyot[13]. His mother was Alice Delamere[14].

Education

Thomas Elyot was educated at St Mary Hall[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], diplomat[7], philosopher[8], translator[9], writer[10], and politician[18]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[19] and Member of the 1539-40 Parliament[20].

Personal Life

Among Thomas Elyot's spouses was Margaret à Barrow[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 20, 1546[5] and 1546[12]. Thomas Elyot died in Cambridgeshire[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas Elyot ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Elyot born?

Born in Wiltshire[2], Thomas Elyot…

Where did Thomas Elyot die?

Thomas Elyot passed away in Cambridgeshire[4].

Who were Thomas Elyot's parents?

Thomas Elyot's father was Richard Elyot[13]. Thomas Elyot's mother was Alice Delamere[14].

Who was Thomas Elyot married to?

Thomas Elyot's spouses include Margaret à Barrow[15].

What did Thomas Elyot do for work?

Thomas Elyot worked as linguist[6], diplomat[7], philosopher[8], translator[9], and writer[10].

Where did Thomas Elyot go to school?

Thomas Elyot was educated at St Mary Hall[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Q139784342
    Occupation linguist, diplomat, philosopher +4
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  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at
    Given name Thomas
    Father Richard Elyot
    Aliases
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    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30850|batch #30850]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (6)"
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