Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton

English politician
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Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton

Summary

Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton is a human[1]. He was born on +1607-03-10T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1667-05-16T00:00:00Z[3]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[4]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton was born on +1607-03-10T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton died on +1667-05-16T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton is buried at Church of St Peter, Titchfield[5].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton's father was Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton[6].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton's mother was Elizabeth Wriothesley, Countess of Southampton[7].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton was married to Rachel de Massue[8].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton was married to Lady Elizabeth Leigh[9].
  • Among Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton's spouses was Frances Darcy, Countess of Holderness[10].
  • A child of Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton was Rachel Russell, Baroness Russell[11].
  • A child of Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton was Elizabeth Percy, Countess of Northumberland[12].
  • A child of Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton was Lady Elizabeth Wriothesley[13].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton held citizenship in Kingdom of England[14].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire[15].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton held the position of Lord High Treasurer[16].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire[17].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk[18].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire[19].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Kent[20].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton was educated at St John's College[21].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton received the Order of the Garter[22].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton's image is recorded as 4thEarlOfSouthampton.jpg[23].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton is recorded as male[24].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton's noble title is recorded as Earl of Southampton[26].
  • Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 33422931[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton was born on +1607-03-10T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton[6]. His mother was Elizabeth Wriothesley, Countess of Southampton[7].

Education

Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton's education included a stint at St John's College[21].

Career and Affiliations

Positions held include Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire[15], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Lord High Treasurer[16], a position[30], founded in 1158[31]; Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk[18], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33]; Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire[19], a position[34]; and Lord Lieutenant of Kent[20], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36].

Recognition

Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton received the Order of the Garter[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Rachel de Massue[8], a housewife[37], 1603–1639[38]; Lady Elizabeth Leigh[9]; and Frances Darcy, Countess of Holderness[10], b. 1618[39]. Children include Rachel Russell, Baroness Russell[11], a writer[40], 1636–1723[41], of Kingdom of Great Britain[42]; Elizabeth Percy, Countess of Northumberland[12], 1646–1690[43]; and Lady Elizabeth Wriothesley[13], 1645–1680[44].

Death and Burial

Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton died on +1667-05-16T00:00:00Z[3]. He is buried at Church of St Peter, Titchfield[5].

Why It Matters

Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[4] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Who were Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton's parents?

Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton's father was Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton[6]. Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton's mother was Elizabeth Wriothesley, Countess of Southampton[7].

Who was Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton married to?

Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton's spouses include Rachel de Massue[8], Lady Elizabeth Leigh[9], and Frances Darcy, Countess of Holderness[10].

Where did Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton go to school?

Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton was educated at St John's College[21].

What awards did Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[22].

References

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  24. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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