Thomas North

English translator and lawyer (1535–c.1604)
Person human Q1235106
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Thomas North

Summary

Thomas North is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1523[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 1, 1601[5]. He worked as a translator[6] and writer[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Thomas North…
  • Thomas North died in London[4].
  • Thomas North was born on January 1, 1523[3].
  • Thomas North died on January 1, 1601[5].
  • Thomas North's father was Edward North, 1st Baron North[9].
  • Thomas North's mother was Alice Squire[10].
  • Among Thomas North's spouses was Judith Vesey[11].
  • Among Thomas North's spouses was Elizabeth Colville[12].
  • Thomas North held citizenship in Kingdom of England[13].
  • Thomas North's professions included translator[6].
  • Thomas North worked as a writer[7].
  • Thomas North's education included a stint at Peterhouse[14].
  • Thomas North is recorded as male[15].
  • Thomas North's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Thomas North's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[17].
  • Thomas North's family name is recorded as North[18].
  • Thomas North's given name is recorded as Thomas[19].
  • Thomas North's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[20].
  • Thomas North's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
  • Thomas North's described by source is recorded as Salmonsens konversationsleksikon, 2nd edition[22].
  • Thomas North's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[23].
  • Thomas North's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24].
  • Thomas North's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Italian[25].
  • Thomas North's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Thomas North's sibling is recorded as Roger North, 2nd Baron North[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas North's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1523[3]. His father was Edward North, 1st Baron North[9]. His mother was Alice Squire[10].

Education

Thomas North was educated at Peterhouse[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6] and writer[7].

Personal Life

Spouses include Judith Vesey[11] and Elizabeth Colville[12].

Death and Burial

Thomas North died on January 1, 1601[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas North has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Thomas North born?

Born in London[2], Thomas North…

Where did Thomas North die?

Thomas North died in London[4].

Who were Thomas North's parents?

Thomas North's father was Edward North, 1st Baron North[9]. Thomas North's mother was Alice Squire[10].

Who was Thomas North married to?

Thomas North's spouses include Judith Vesey[11] and Elizabeth Colville[12].

What did Thomas North do for work?

Thomas North worked as translator[6] and writer[7].

Where did Thomas North go to school?

Thomas North was educated at Peterhouse[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . oxfordreference.com. oxfordreference.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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