Thomas Higgons

English diplomat and politician
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Thomas Higgons

Summary

Thomas Higgons is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1624[2]. He died on January 1, 1691[3]. He worked as a diplomat[4], politician[5], and translator[6].

Key Facts

  • Thomas Higgons was born on January 1, 1624[2].
  • Thomas Higgons died on January 1, 1691[3].
  • Thomas Higgons's father was Thomas Higgons[7].
  • Thomas Higgons's mother was Elizabeth Barker[8].
  • Among Thomas Higgons's spouses was Elizabeth Devereux (née Paulet), Countess of Essex[9].
  • Thomas Higgons was married to Bridget Granville[10].
  • A child of Thomas Higgons was Elizabeth Higgons[11].
  • A child of Thomas Higgons was Frances Higgons[12].
  • A child of Thomas Higgons was Grace Higgons[13].
  • A child of Thomas Higgons was George Higgons[14].
  • A child of Thomas Higgons was Thomas Higgons[15].
  • A child of Thomas Higgons was Bevil Higgons[16].
  • Thomas Higgons held citizenship in Kingdom of England[17].
  • Thomas Higgons worked as a diplomat[4].
  • Thomas Higgons's professions included politician[5].
  • Thomas Higgons worked as a translator[6].
  • Thomas Higgons held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[18].
  • Thomas Higgons held the position of Member of the Third Protectorate Parliament[19].
  • Thomas Higgons held the position of Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[20].
  • Thomas Higgons held the position of Member of the 1685-87 Parliament[21].
  • Thomas Higgons was educated at St Alban Hall[22].
  • Thomas Higgons received the Knight Bachelor[23].
  • Thomas Higgons was a member of Cavalier Parliament[24].
  • Thomas Higgons is recorded as male[25].
  • Thomas Higgons's instance of is recorded as human[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Higgons was born on January 1, 1624[2]. His father was he[7]. His mother was Elizabeth Barker[8].

Education

Thomas Higgons was educated at St Alban Hall[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[4], politician[5], and translator[6]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[18]; Member of the Third Protectorate Parliament[19], a position[27], founded in 1659[28]; Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[20]; and Member of the 1685-87 Parliament[21].

Recognition

Thomas Higgons received the Knight Bachelor[23].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elizabeth Devereux (née Paulet), Countess of Essex[9], 1590–1656[29] and Bridget Granville[10], 1629–1692[30]. Children include Elizabeth Higgons[11]; Frances Higgons[12]; Grace Higgons[13]; George Higgons[14]; Thomas Higgons[15], 1668–1733[31]; and Bevil Higgons[16], a historian[32], 1670–1735[33].

Death and Burial

Thomas Higgons died on January 1, 1691[3].

FAQs

Who were Thomas Higgons's parents?

Thomas Higgons's father was Thomas Higgons[7]. Thomas Higgons's mother was Elizabeth Barker[8].

Who was Thomas Higgons married to?

Thomas Higgons's spouses include Elizabeth Devereux (née Paulet), Countess of Essex[9] and Bridget Granville[10].

What did Thomas Higgons do for work?

Thomas Higgons worked as diplomat[4], politician[5], and translator[6].

Where did Thomas Higgons go to school?

Thomas Higgons was educated at St Alban Hall[22].

What awards did Thomas Higgons receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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