William Bassett

(1551-1601) of Blore, Staffs. and Langley Meynell, Derbys
Person human Q54556563
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William Bassett

Summary

William Bassett is a human[1]. He was born on +1551-00-00T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1601-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • William Bassett was born on +1551-00-00T00:00:00Z[2].
  • William Bassett was born on +1551-08-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • William Bassett died on +1601-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • William Bassett died on +1601-12-09T00:00:00Z[6].
  • William Bassett is buried at Church of St Bartholomew, Blore[7].
  • William Bassett's father was William Basset[8].
  • William Bassett's mother was Elizabeth Fitzherbert[9].
  • Among William Bassett's spouses was Judith Austen[10].
  • A child of William Bassett was Elizabeth Basset[11].
  • William Bassett held citizenship in Kingdom of England[12].
  • William Bassett's professions included politician[4].
  • William Bassett held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13].
  • William Bassett held the position of Member of the 1586-87 Parliament[14].
  • William Bassett held the position of High Sheriff of Derbyshire[15].
  • William Bassett held the position of High Sheriff of Derbyshire[16].
  • William Bassett held the position of High Sheriff of Staffordshire[17].
  • William Bassett was educated at St John's College[18].
  • William Bassett is recorded as male[19].
  • William Bassett's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • William Bassett's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 150175224[21].
  • William Bassett's residence is recorded as Blore Hall[22].
  • William Bassett's residence is recorded as Middle Temple[23].
  • William Bassett's family name is recorded as Bassett[24].
  • William Bassett's family name is recorded as Basset[25].
  • William Bassett's given name is recorded as William[26].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include +1551-00-00T00:00:00Z[2] and +1551-08-18T00:00:00Z[5]. William Bassett's father was William Basset[8]. His mother was Elizabeth Fitzherbert[9].

Education

William Bassett was educated at St John's College[18].

Career and Affiliations

William Bassett's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13]; Member of the 1586-87 Parliament[14]; High Sheriff of Derbyshire[15], a position[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1567[29]; and High Sheriff of Staffordshire[17], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], headquartered in Staffordshire[32].

Personal Life

William Bassett was married to Judith Austen[10]. A child of him was Elizabeth Basset[11].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1601-01-01T00:00:00Z[3] and +1601-12-09T00:00:00Z[6]. Burial took place at Church of St Bartholomew, Blore[7].

FAQs

Who were William Bassett's parents?

William Bassett's father was William Basset[8]. William Bassett's mother was Elizabeth Fitzherbert[9].

Who was William Bassett married to?

William Bassett's spouses include Judith Austen[10].

What did William Bassett do for work?

William Bassett worked as politician[4].

Where did William Bassett go to school?

William Bassett was educated at St John's College[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [2] . The History of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . The History of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [6] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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