Thomas Higgons

English diplomat and politician
Person human Q7790668
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Summary

Thomas Higgons is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1624[2]. He passed away in London[3]. He died on January 1, 1691[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], politician[6], and translator[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Higgons died in London[3].
  • Thomas Higgons was born on January 1, 1624[2].
  • Thomas Higgons died on January 1, 1691[4].
  • Thomas Higgons died on November 24, 1691[9].
  • Thomas Higgons's father was Thomas Higgons[10].
  • Thomas Higgons's mother was Elizabeth Barker[11].
  • Thomas Higgons was married to Elizabeth Devereux (née Paulet), Countess of Essex[12].
  • Among Thomas Higgons's spouses was Bridget Granville[13].
  • A child of Thomas Higgons was Elizabeth Higgons[14].
  • A child of Thomas Higgons was Frances Higgons[15].
  • A child of Thomas Higgons was Grace Higgons[16].
  • A child of Thomas Higgons was George Higgons[17].
  • A child of Thomas Higgons was Thomas Higgons[18].
  • A child of Thomas Higgons was Bevil Higgons[19].
  • Thomas Higgons held citizenship in Kingdom of England[20].
  • Thomas Higgons worked as a diplomat[5].
  • Thomas Higgons worked as a politician[6].
  • Thomas Higgons's professions included translator[7].
  • Thomas Higgons held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[21].
  • Thomas Higgons held the position of Member of the Third Protectorate Parliament[22].
  • Thomas Higgons held the position of Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[23].
  • Thomas Higgons held the position of Member of the 1685-87 Parliament[24].
  • Thomas Higgons was educated at St Alban Hall[25].
  • Thomas Higgons received the Knight Bachelor[26].
  • Thomas Higgons was a member of Cavalier Parliament[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Higgons was born on January 1, 1624[2]. His father was he[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Barker[11].

Education

Thomas Higgons was educated at St Alban Hall[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[5], politician[6], and translator[7]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[21]; Member of the Third Protectorate Parliament[22], a position[28], founded in 1659[29]; Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[23]; and Member of the 1685-87 Parliament[24].

Recognition

Thomas Higgons received the Knight Bachelor[26].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elizabeth Devereux (née Paulet), Countess of Essex[12], 1590–1656[30] and Bridget Granville[13], 1629–1692[31]. Children include Elizabeth Higgons[14]; Frances Higgons[15]; Grace Higgons[16]; George Higgons[17]; Thomas Higgons[18], 1668–1733[32]; and Bevil Higgons[19], a historian[33], 1670–1735[34].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1691[4] and November 24, 1691[9]. Thomas Higgons passed away in London[3].

Why It Matters

Thomas Higgons is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where did Thomas Higgons die?

Thomas Higgons died in London[3].

Who were Thomas Higgons's parents?

Thomas Higgons's father was Thomas Higgons[10]. Thomas Higgons's mother was Elizabeth Barker[11].

Who was Thomas Higgons married to?

Thomas Higgons's spouses include Elizabeth Devereux (née Paulet), Countess of Essex[12] and Bridget Granville[13].

What did Thomas Higgons do for work?

Thomas Higgons worked as diplomat[5], politician[6], and translator[7].

Where did Thomas Higgons go to school?

Thomas Higgons was educated at St Alban Hall[25].

What awards did Thomas Higgons receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[26].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] ↑ . historyofparliamentonline.org. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [2] ↑ . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [4] ↑ . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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