Thomas Wentworth

1st Earl of Strafford, English earl and politician (1593–1641)
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Thomas Wentworth

Summary

Thomas Wentworth is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on April 13, 1593[3]. He passed away in Tower Hill[4]. He died on May 12, 1641[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,069 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Wentworth's place of birth was London[2].
  • Thomas Wentworth passed away in Tower Hill[4].
  • Thomas Wentworth was born on April 13, 1593[3].
  • Thomas Wentworth died on May 12, 1641[5].
  • Burial took place at Old Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth[9].
  • Thomas Wentworth's father was Sir William Wentworth, 1st Bt.[10].
  • Thomas Wentworth's mother was Anne Atkinson[11].
  • Thomas Wentworth was married to Lady Arabella Holles[12].
  • Among Thomas Wentworth's spouses was Lady Margaret Clifford[13].
  • Among Thomas Wentworth's spouses was Elizabeth Rodes[14].
  • A child of Thomas Wentworth was William Wentworth, 2nd Earl of Strafford[15].
  • A child of Thomas Wentworth was Thomas Wentworth[16].
  • A child of Thomas Wentworth was Margaret Wentworth[17].
  • A child of Thomas Wentworth was Lady Anne Wentworth[18].
  • A child of Thomas Wentworth was Lady Arabella Wentworth[19].
  • Thomas Wentworth held citizenship in Kingdom of England[20].
  • Thomas Wentworth's professions included politician[6].
  • Thomas Wentworth worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Thomas Wentworth held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[21].
  • Thomas Wentworth held the position of Lord Deputy of Ireland[22].
  • Thomas Wentworth held the position of Member of the 1614 Parliament[23].
  • Thomas Wentworth held the position of Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[24].
  • Thomas Wentworth held the position of Member of the 1624-25 Parliament[25].
  • Thomas Wentworth held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Yorkshire[26].
  • Thomas Wentworth's education included a stint at St John's College[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Wentworth was born in London[2]. He was born on April 13, 1593[3]. His father was Sir William Wentworth, 1st Bt.[10]. His mother was Anne Atkinson[11].

Education

Thomas Wentworth's education included a stint at St John's College[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[21]; Lord Deputy of Ireland[22], a position[28]; Member of the 1614 Parliament[23]; Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[24]; Member of the 1624-25 Parliament[25]; and Lord Lieutenant of Yorkshire[26], a position[29], in United Kingdom[30].

Recognition

Thomas Wentworth received the Knight of the Garter[31].

Personal Life

Spouses include Lady Arabella Holles[12], an aristocrat[32], 1608–1631[33]; Lady Margaret Clifford[13]; and Elizabeth Rodes[14], 1614–1688[34]. Children include William Wentworth, 2nd Earl of Strafford[15], a writer[35], 1626–1695[36], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[37]; Thomas Wentworth[16]; Margaret Wentworth[17]; Lady Anne Wentworth[18], 1629–1696[38]; and Lady Arabella Wentworth[19], 1630–1689[39]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[40].

Death and Burial

Thomas Wentworth died on May 12, 1641[5]. He passed away in Tower Hill[4]. The cause of death was decapitation[41]. He is buried at Old Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth[9].

Why It Matters

Thomas Wentworth ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,069 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Wentworth born?

Born in London[2], Thomas Wentworth…

Where did Thomas Wentworth die?

Thomas Wentworth passed away in Tower Hill[4].

Who were Thomas Wentworth's parents?

Thomas Wentworth's father was Sir William Wentworth, 1st Bt.[10]. Thomas Wentworth's mother was Anne Atkinson[11].

Who was Thomas Wentworth married to?

Thomas Wentworth's spouses include Lady Arabella Holles[12], Lady Margaret Clifford[13], and Elizabeth Rodes[14].

What did Thomas Wentworth do for work?

Thomas Wentworth worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Thomas Wentworth go to school?

Thomas Wentworth was educated at St John's College[27].

What awards did Thomas Wentworth receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[31].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [25] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  14. [26] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . Q43426274. wikidata.org.
  22. [7] . wikidata.org.
  23. [9] . wikidata.org.
  24. [40] . wikidata.org.
  25. [31] . wikidata.org.
  26. [41] . wikidata.org.
  27. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . Q24476215. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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