Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton

English earl (1505-1550)
Person human Q1788795
Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton
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Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton

Summary

Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on December 21, 1505[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on July 30, 1550[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and judge[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (804 views/month, #7,067 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton was born in London[2].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton died in London[4].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton was born on December 21, 1505[3].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton died on July 30, 1550[5].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton's father was William Wriothesley[9].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton's mother was Agnes Drayton[10].
  • Among Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton's spouses was Jane Cheney[11].
  • A child of Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton was Henry Wriothesley, 2nd Earl of Southampton[12].
  • A child of Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton was Elizabeth Wriothesley[13].
  • A child of Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton was Lady Anne Wriothesley[14].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton held citizenship in Kingdom of England[15].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton's professions included politician[6].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton's professions included judge[7].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[16].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton held the position of Member of the 1539-40 Parliament[17].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton held the position of Member of the 1542-44 Parliament[18].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton received the Knight of the Garter[19].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton is recorded as male[20].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton's noble title is recorded as Earl of Southampton[22].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton's given name is recorded as Thomas[23].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton… he was born on December 21, 1505[3]. His father was William Wriothesley[9]. His mother was Agnes Drayton[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and judge[7]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[16], Member of the 1539-40 Parliament[17], and Member of the 1542-44 Parliament[18].

Recognition

Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton received the Knight of the Garter[19].

Personal Life

Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton was married to Jane Cheney[11]. Children include Henry Wriothesley, 2nd Earl of Southampton[12], 1545–1581[26]; Elizabeth Wriothesley[13], 1525–1555[27]; and Lady Anne Wriothesley[14].

Death and Burial

Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton died on July 30, 1550[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (804 views/month, #7,067 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton born?

Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton was born in London[2].

Where did Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton die?

Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton passed away in London[4].

Who were Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton's parents?

Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton's father was William Wriothesley[9]. Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton's mother was Agnes Drayton[10].

Who was Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton married to?

Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton's spouses include Jane Cheney[11].

What did Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton do for work?

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

What awards did Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . 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. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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