Thomas Legh

(1636-1697) of Blackley, Lancs. and Lyme, Cheshire
Person human Q52240404
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Thomas Legh

Summary

Thomas Legh is a human[1]. He was born on October 6, 1636[2]. He died on September 22, 1697[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • Thomas Legh was born on October 6, 1636[2].
  • Thomas Legh died on September 22, 1697[3].
  • Thomas Legh is buried at St Michael's Church, Macclesfield[5].
  • Thomas Legh's father was Thomas Legh[6].
  • Thomas Legh's mother was Lettice Calverley[7].
  • Thomas Legh held citizenship in Kingdom of England[8].
  • Thomas Legh's professions included politician[4].
  • Thomas Legh held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[9].
  • Thomas Legh held the position of Member of the 1685-87 Parliament[10].
  • Thomas Legh held the position of High Sheriff of Lancashire[11].
  • Thomas Legh is recorded as male[12].
  • Thomas Legh's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Thomas Legh's family name is recorded as Legh[14].
  • Thomas Legh's given name is recorded as Thomas[15].
  • Thomas Legh's depicted by is recorded as Thomas Legh (1636-1697)[16].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Legh was born on October 6, 1636[2]. His father was he[6]. His mother was Lettice Calverley[7].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Legh worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[9]; Member of the 1685-87 Parliament[10]; and High Sheriff of Lancashire[11], a position[17], in United Kingdom[18].

Death and Burial

Thomas Legh died on September 22, 1697[3]. Burial took place at St Michael's Church, Macclesfield[5].

FAQs

Who were Thomas Legh's parents?

Thomas Legh's father was Thomas Legh[6]. Thomas Legh's mother was Lettice Calverley[7].

What did Thomas Legh do for work?

Thomas Legh worked as politician[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . The London Gazette 1683. wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [2] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [17] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 4d ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Thomas
    The peerage person id p70941.htm#i709410
    Uk national archives id F71288
    Depicted by Thomas Legh (1636-1697)
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/42756|batch #42756]]: TP named as #16a"
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