Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield

English Whig politician (1666-1732)
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Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield
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Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield

Summary

Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield is a human[1]. His place of birth was Staffordshire[2]. He was born on July 23, 1666[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on April 28, 1732[5]. He worked as a judge[6] and politician[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield's place of birth was Staffordshire[2].
  • Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield died in London[4].
  • Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield was born on July 23, 1666[3].
  • Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield died on April 28, 1732[5].
  • Burial took place at All Saints Church, Shirburn[9].
  • Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield's father was Thomas Parker[10].
  • Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield's mother was Anne Venables[11].
  • Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield was married to Jennetta Carrier[12].
  • A child of Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield was Lady Elizabeth Parker[13].
  • A child of Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield was George Parker, 2nd Earl of Macclesfield[14].
  • Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield worked as a judge[6].
  • Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield's professions included politician[7].
  • Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield held the position of Lord Chancellor[16].
  • Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[17].
  • Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].
  • Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain[19].
  • Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[20].
  • Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield held the position of Member of the 1705-07 Parliament[21].
  • Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield's education included a stint at Trinity College[22].
  • Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield was educated at Haberdashers' Adams[23].
  • Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield's education included a stint at Inner Temple[24].
  • Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].
  • Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield was a member of Royal Society[26].
  • Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield's place of birth was Staffordshire[2]. He was born on July 23, 1666[3]. His father was Thomas Parker[10]. His mother was Anne Venables[11].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[22], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Haberdashers' Adams[23], a grammar school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1656[34]; and Inner Temple[24], an Inns of Court[35], in United Kingdom[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Lord Chancellor[16], a title[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1066[39]; Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[17]; member of the House of Lords[18], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1801[42]; member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain[19]; member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[20]; and Member of the 1705-07 Parliament[21].

Recognition

Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].

Personal Life

Among Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield's spouses was Jennetta Carrier[12]. Children include Lady Elizabeth Parker[13] and George Parker, 2nd Earl of Macclesfield[14], an astronomer[43], 1697–1764[44], of Kingdom of Great Britain[45], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[46]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[47].

Death and Burial

Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield died on April 28, 1732[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at All Saints Church, Shirburn[9].

Why It Matters

Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield born?

Born in Staffordshire[2], Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield…

Where did Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield die?

Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield died in London[4].

Who were Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield's parents?

Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield's father was Thomas Parker[10]. Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield's mother was Anne Venables[11].

Who was Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield married to?

Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield's spouses include Jennetta Carrier[12].

What did Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield do for work?

Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield worked as judge[6] and politician[7].

Where did Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield go to school?

Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield was educated at Trinity College[22], Haberdashers' Adams[23], and Inner Temple[24].

What awards did Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25].

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  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation judge, politician
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