Thomas Sprat

17th-century English Anglican priest; (1679-1720)
Person human Q21166374
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Thomas Sprat

Summary

Thomas Sprat is a human[1]. He was born on April 5, 1679[2]. He died on May 10, 1720[3]. He worked as a cleric[4].

Key Facts

  • Thomas Sprat was born on April 5, 1679[2].
  • Thomas Sprat died on May 10, 1720[3].
  • Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[5].
  • Thomas Sprat's father was Thomas Sprat[6].
  • Thomas Sprat's mother was Helen Wolseley[7].
  • Thomas Sprat was married to Frances Horden[8].
  • Thomas Sprat worked as a cleric[4].
  • Thomas Sprat held the position of Archdeacon of Rochester[9].
  • Thomas Sprat was educated at Christ Church[10].
  • Thomas Sprat's education included a stint at Westminster School[11].
  • Thomas Sprat's education included a stint at Middle Temple[12].
  • Thomas Sprat was a member of Royal Society[13].
  • Thomas Sprat is recorded as male[14].
  • Thomas Sprat's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Thomas Sprat's family name is recorded as Sprat[16].
  • Thomas Sprat's given name is recorded as Thomas[17].
  • Thomas Sprat's depicted by is recorded as Thomas Sprat (1679–1720)[18].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Sprat was born on April 5, 1679[2]. His father was he[6]. His mother was Helen Wolseley[7].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[10], a college of the University of Oxford[19], in United Kingdom[20], founded in 1546[21], headquartered in Oxford[22]; Westminster School[11], a boarding school[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1179[25]; and Middle Temple[12], an Inns of Court[26], in United Kingdom[27].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Sprat's professions included cleric[4]. He held the position of Archdeacon of Rochester[9].

Personal Life

Thomas Sprat was married to Frances Horden[8].

Death and Burial

Thomas Sprat died on May 10, 1720[3]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[5].

FAQs

Who were Thomas Sprat's parents?

Thomas Sprat's father was Thomas Sprat[6]. Thomas Sprat's mother was Helen Wolseley[7].

Who was Thomas Sprat married to?

Thomas Sprat's spouses include Frances Horden[8].

What did Thomas Sprat do for work?

Thomas Sprat worked as cleric[4].

Where did Thomas Sprat go to school?

Thomas Sprat was educated at Christ Church[10], Westminster School[11], and Middle Temple[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . thepeerage.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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