Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax

English landowner and politician
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Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax

Summary

Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax is a human[1]. He was born on +1574-00-00T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1636-12-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax was born on +1574-00-00T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax died on +1636-12-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax's father was William Fairfax[5].
  • Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax's mother was Jane Stapleton[6].
  • Among Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax's spouses was Catharine Constable[7].
  • Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax was married to Mary Foard[8].
  • A child of Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax was Dorothy Fairfax[9].
  • A child of Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax was unknown Fairfax[10].
  • A child of Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax was Katharine Fairfax[11].
  • A child of Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax was William Fairfax[12].
  • A child of Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax was Henry Fairfax[13].
  • A child of Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax was Margaret Fairfax[14].
  • Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax held citizenship in Kingdom of England[15].
  • Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax's professions included politician[4].
  • Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[16].
  • Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax held the position of Member of the 1601 Parliament[17].
  • Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax held the position of Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[18].
  • Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax held the position of Member of the 1624-25 Parliament[19].
  • Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax held the position of Member of the 1625 Parliament[20].
  • Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax held the position of Member of the 1626 Parliament[21].
  • Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax's education included a stint at Gonville and Caius College[22].
  • Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax was a member of Useless Parliament[23].
  • Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax was a member of 4th Parliament of King James I[24].
  • Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax was a member of 2nd Parliament of King Charles I[25].
  • Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax is recorded as male[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax was born on +1574-00-00T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was William Fairfax[5]. His mother was Jane Stapleton[6].

Education

Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax was educated at Gonville and Caius College[22].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[16], Member of the 1601 Parliament[17], Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[18], Member of the 1624-25 Parliament[19], Member of the 1625 Parliament[20], and Member of the 1626 Parliament[21].

Personal Life

Spouses include Catharine Constable[7] and Mary Foard[8], 1586–1639[27]. Children include Dorothy Fairfax[9]; unknown Fairfax[10]; Katharine Fairfax[11], 1607–1666[28]; William Fairfax[12], b. 1610[29]; Henry Fairfax[13]; and Margaret Fairfax[14].

Death and Burial

Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax died on +1636-12-23T00:00:00Z[3].

FAQs

Who were Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax's parents?

Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax's father was William Fairfax[5]. Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax's mother was Jane Stapleton[6].

Who was Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax married to?

Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax's spouses include Catharine Constable[7] and Mary Foard[8].

What did Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax do for work?

Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax worked as politician[4].

Where did Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax go to school?

Thomas Fairfax, 1st Viscount Fairfax was educated at Gonville and Caius College[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [26] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [2] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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