Thomas Leighton

English politician, died 1600
Person human Q7791801
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Thomas Leighton

Summary

Thomas Leighton is a human[1]. He was born on +1554-00-00T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1600-05-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • Thomas Leighton was born on +1554-00-00T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Thomas Leighton died on +1600-05-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Thomas Leighton died on +1600-01-01T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Thomas Leighton's father was Edward Leighton[6].
  • Thomas Leighton's mother was Anne Darrell[7].
  • Thomas Leighton was married to Elizabeth Gerrard[8].
  • A child of Thomas Leighton was Robert Leighton[9].
  • Thomas Leighton held citizenship in Kingdom of England[10].
  • Thomas Leighton's professions included politician[4].
  • Thomas Leighton held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[11].
  • Thomas Leighton held the position of Member of the 1597-98 Parliament[12].
  • Thomas Leighton was educated at Shrewsbury School[13].
  • Thomas Leighton is recorded as male[14].
  • Thomas Leighton's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Thomas Leighton's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0n3ztgv[16].
  • Thomas Leighton's family name is recorded as Leighton[17].
  • Thomas Leighton's given name is recorded as Thomas[18].
  • Thomas Leighton's History of Parliament ID is recorded as 1558-1603/member/leighton-thomas-1554-1600[19].
  • Thomas Leighton's Geni.com profile ID is recorded as 6000000010280699206[20].
  • Thomas Leighton's Prabook ID is recorded as 1781700[21].
  • Thomas Leighton's The Peerage person ID is recorded as p49694.htm#i496937[22].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Leighton was born on +1554-00-00T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Edward Leighton[6]. His mother was Anne Darrell[7].

Education

Thomas Leighton's education included a stint at Shrewsbury School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Leighton worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[11] and Member of the 1597-98 Parliament[12].

Personal Life

Among Thomas Leighton's spouses was Elizabeth Gerrard[8]. A child of him was Robert Leighton[9].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1600-05-17T00:00:00Z[3] and +1600-01-01T00:00:00Z[5].

FAQs

Who were Thomas Leighton's parents?

Thomas Leighton's father was Edward Leighton[6]. Thomas Leighton's mother was Anne Darrell[7].

Who was Thomas Leighton married to?

Thomas Leighton's spouses include Elizabeth Gerrard[8].

What did Thomas Leighton do for work?

Thomas Leighton worked as politician[4].

Where did Thomas Leighton go to school?

Thomas Leighton was educated at Shrewsbury School[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [2] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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