Thomas Shirley

English politician, died 1612
Person human Q7793947
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Thomas Shirley

Summary

Thomas Shirley is a human[1]. He was born on 1542[2]. He died on 1612[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Shirley was born on 1542[2].
  • Thomas Shirley died on 1612[3].
  • Thomas Shirley's father was William Shirley, of Wiston[6].
  • Thomas Shirley's mother was Mary Isley[7].
  • Among Thomas Shirley's spouses was Anne Kempe[8].
  • A child of Thomas Shirley was Thomas Shirley[9].
  • A child of Thomas Shirley was Cecily Shirley[10].
  • A child of Thomas Shirley was Robert Shirley[11].
  • A child of Thomas Shirley was Anthony Shirley[12].
  • A child of Thomas Shirley was Jane Shirley[13].
  • A child of Thomas Shirley was Anne Shirley[14].
  • Thomas Shirley held citizenship in Kingdom of England[15].
  • Thomas Shirley worked as a politician[4].
  • Thomas Shirley held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[16].
  • Thomas Shirley held the position of Member of the 1572-83 Parliament[17].
  • Thomas Shirley held the position of Member of the 1584-85 Parliament[18].
  • Thomas Shirley held the position of Member of the 1593 Parliament[19].
  • Thomas Shirley held the position of Member of the 1601 Parliament[20].
  • Thomas Shirley held the position of Member of the 1604-11 Parliament[21].
  • Thomas Shirley is recorded as male[22].
  • Thomas Shirley's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Thomas Shirley's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[24].
  • Thomas Shirley's family name is recorded as Shirley[25].
  • Thomas Shirley's given name is recorded as Thomas[26].
  • Thomas Shirley's place of detention is recorded as Fleet Prison[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Shirley was born on 1542[2]. His father was William Shirley, of Wiston[6]. His mother was Mary Isley[7].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Shirley's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[16], Member of the 1572-83 Parliament[17], Member of the 1584-85 Parliament[18], Member of the 1593 Parliament[19], Member of the 1601 Parliament[20], and Member of the 1604-11 Parliament[21].

Personal Life

Among Thomas Shirley's spouses was Anne Kempe[8]. Children include he[9], a politician[28], 1564–1634[29], of Kingdom of England[30]; Cecily Shirley[10]; Robert Shirley[11], a diplomat[31], 1581–1628[32], of Kingdom of England[33], specialised in travel[34]; Anthony Shirley[12], an explorer[35], 1565–1635[36], of Kingdom of England[37], specialised in travel[38]; Jane Shirley[13], 1571–1605[39]; and Anne Shirley[14], b. 1573[40].

Death and Burial

Thomas Shirley died on 1612[3].

Why It Matters

Thomas Shirley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Thomas Shirley's parents?

Thomas Shirley's father was William Shirley, of Wiston[6]. Thomas Shirley's mother was Mary Isley[7].

Who was Thomas Shirley married to?

Thomas Shirley's spouses include Anne Kempe[8].

What did Thomas Shirley do for work?

Thomas Shirley worked as politician[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father William Shirley, of Wiston
    National library of wales authority id sherley-thomas-ca-1542-1612
    Child Thomas Shirley, Cecily Shirley, Robert Shirley +5
    Genealogics.org person id I00060456
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