Thomas Foley

English politician, died 1737
Person human Q7789700
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Thomas Foley

Summary

Thomas Foley is a human[1]. He was born on +1670-01-01T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1737-12-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as an ironmaster[4] and politician[5].

Key Facts

  • Thomas Foley was born on +1670-01-01T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Thomas Foley died on +1737-12-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Thomas Foley's father was Paul Foley[6].
  • Thomas Foley's mother was Mary Lane[7].
  • Among Thomas Foley's spouses was Anne Knightley[8].
  • A child of Thomas Foley was Thomas Foley[9].
  • A child of Thomas Foley was Anne Foley[10].
  • A child of Thomas Foley was Mary Foley[11].
  • Thomas Foley worked as an ironmaster[4].
  • Thomas Foley worked as a politician[5].
  • Thomas Foley held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[12].
  • Thomas Foley held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain[13].
  • Thomas Foley held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[14].
  • Thomas Foley held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain[15].
  • Thomas Foley held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain[16].
  • Thomas Foley held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[17].
  • Thomas Foley is recorded as male[18].
  • Thomas Foley's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Thomas Foley's residence is recorded as Stoke Edith House[20].
  • Thomas Foley's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/03qnjg5[21].
  • Thomas Foley's family name is recorded as Foley[22].
  • Thomas Foley's given name is recorded as Thomas[23].
  • Thomas Foley's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Thomas Foley's History of Parliament ID is recorded as 1715-1754/member/foley-thomas-1670-1737[25].
  • Thomas Foley's History of Parliament ID is recorded as 1690-1715/member/foley-thomas-ii-1670-1737[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Foley was born on +1670-01-01T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Paul Foley[6]. His mother was Mary Lane[7].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ironmaster[4] and politician[5]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[12], member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain[13], member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[14], member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain[15], member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain[16], and member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[17].

Personal Life

Thomas Foley was married to Anne Knightley[8]. Children include he[9], a metallurgist[27], 1696–1749[28]; Anne Foley[10], b. 1689[29]; and Mary Foley[11].

Death and Burial

Thomas Foley died on +1737-12-10T00:00:00Z[3].

FAQs

Who were Thomas Foley's parents?

Thomas Foley's father was Paul Foley[6]. Thomas Foley's mother was Mary Lane[7].

Who was Thomas Foley married to?

Thomas Foley's spouses include Anne Knightley[8].

What did Thomas Foley do for work?

Thomas Foley worked as ironmaster[4] and politician[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . 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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