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 +1636-10-06T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1697-09-22T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • Thomas Legh was born on +1636-10-06T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Thomas Legh died on +1697-09-22T00:00:00Z[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's image is recorded as Jerome Hesketh (active 1647-1666) (probably) - Thomas Legh (1636–1697) - 499998 - National Trust.jpg[12].
  • Thomas Legh is recorded as male[13].
  • Thomas Legh's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Thomas Legh's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 169919334[15].
  • Thomas Legh's family name is recorded as Legh[16].
  • Thomas Legh's given name is recorded as Thomas[17].
  • Thomas Legh's depicted by is recorded as Thomas Legh (1636-1697)[18].
  • Thomas Legh's History of Parliament ID is recorded as 1660-1690/member/legh-thomas-1636-97[19].
  • Thomas Legh's Geni.com profile ID is recorded as 6000000021941043543[20].
  • Thomas Legh's UK National Archives ID is recorded as F71288[21].
  • Thomas Legh's The Peerage person ID is recorded as p70941.htm#i709410[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Legh was born on +1636-10-06T00:00:00Z[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[23], in United Kingdom[24].

Death and Burial

Thomas Legh died on +1697-09-22T00:00:00Z[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] . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The London Gazette 1683. wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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