Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex

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Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex

Summary

Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex is a human[1]. He was born on 1525[2]. He died on 1583[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex was born on 1525[2].
  • Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex died on 1583[3].
  • Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex died on June 9, 1583[6].
  • Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex is buried at Church of St Andrew, Boreham[7].
  • Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex's father was Henry Radclyffe, 2nd Earl of Sussex[8].
  • Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex's mother was Lady Elizabeth Howard[9].
  • Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex was married to Elizabeth Wriothesley[10].
  • Among Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex's spouses was Frances Radclyffe, Countess of Sussex[11].
  • Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex was married to Elizabeth Wriothesley[12].
  • Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex's professions included politician[4].
  • Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[14].
  • Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex held the position of Member of the March 1553 Parliament[15].
  • Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex held the position of Lord Chamberlain[16].
  • Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[17].
  • Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex held the position of ambassador of the Kingdom of England to the Kingdom of Spain[18].
  • Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk[19].
  • Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex received the Knight of the Garter[20].
  • Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex was a member of Order of the Garter[21].
  • Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex is recorded as male[22].
  • Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex's noble title is recorded as Earl of Sussex[24].
  • Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex[25].
  • Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex's family name is recorded as Radclyffe[26].
  • Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex's given name is recorded as Thomas[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex was born on 1525[2]. His father was Henry Radclyffe, 2nd Earl of Sussex[8]. His mother was Lady Elizabeth Howard[9].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[14]; Member of the March 1553 Parliament[15]; Lord Chamberlain[16], a position[28]; Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[17], a position[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1171[31]; ambassador of the Kingdom of England to the Kingdom of Spain[18], a position[32], in Kingdom of England[33], founded in 1479[34]; and Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk[19], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36].

Recognition

Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex received the Knight of the Garter[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elizabeth Wriothesley[10], 1525–1555[37] and Frances Radclyffe, Countess of Sussex[11], a lady-in-waiting[38], 1531–1589[39], of Kingdom of England[40].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1583[3] and June 9, 1583[6]. Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex is buried at Church of St Andrew, Boreham[7].

Why It Matters

Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Who were Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex's parents?

Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex's father was Henry Radclyffe, 2nd Earl of Sussex[8]. Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex's mother was Lady Elizabeth Howard[9].

Who was Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex married to?

Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex's spouses include Elizabeth Wriothesley[10], Frances Radclyffe, Countess of Sussex[11], and Elizabeth Wriothesley[12].

What did Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex do for work?

Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex worked as politician[4].

What awards did Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [2] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Early Modern Letters Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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