William Chester
English merchant and Lord Mayor of London
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Summary
William Chester was born on January 1, 1509[1]. He died on January 1, 1595[2]. He worked as a politician[3]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Father: John Chester, of London[5]
- Mother: Joan Hill[6]
- Child: William Chester[7]
- Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[8], Member of the 1563-67 Parliament[9], Lord Mayor of London[10], Sheriff of the City of London[11]
- Award received: Knighthood[12]
- Member of: Worshipful Company of Drapers[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[15]
- Family name: Chester[16]
- Given name: William[17]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18]
- P14921: sir-william-chester[19]
FAQs
Who were William Chester's parents?
William Chester's father was John Chester, of London[5]. William Chester's mother was Joan Hill[6].
What did William Chester do for work?
William Chester worked as a politician[3].
What awards did William Chester receive?
Honors received include Knighthood[12].