William Craven

Summary

William Craven is a human^[1]. He was born on January 1, 1548^[2]. He died on July 18, 1618^[3]. He worked as a politician^[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (126 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).^[5]

Key Facts

• William Craven was born on January 1, 1548^[2].
• William Craven died on July 18, 1618^[3].
• William Craven's father was William Craven^[6].
• William Craven's mother was Beatrix Hunter^[7].
• Among William Craven's spouses was Elizabeth Whitmore^[8].
• A child of William Craven was John Craven, 1st Baron Craven of Ryton^[9].
• A child of William Craven was Thomas Craven^[10].
• A child of William Craven was Elizabeth Craven^[11].
• A child of William Craven was Mary Craven^[12].
• A child of William Craven was William Craven, 1st Earl of Craven^[13].
• William Craven's professions included politician^[4].
• William Craven held the position of Lord Mayor of London^[14].
• William Craven held the position of Sheriff of the City of London^[15].
• William Craven received the Knight Bachelor^[16].
• William Craven is recorded as male^[17].
• William Craven's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• William Craven's Commons category is recorded as William Craven (Lord Mayor of London)^[19].
• William Craven's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir^[20].
• William Craven's family name is recorded as Craven^[21].
• William Craven's given name is recorded as William^[22].
• William Craven's relative is recorded as George Whitmore^[23].
• William Craven's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[24].

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Origins and Family

William Craven was born on January 1, 1548^[2]. His father was he^[6]. His mother was Beatrix Hunter^[7].

Career and Affiliations

William Craven worked as a politician^[4]. Positions held include Lord Mayor of London^[14], a position^[25], in United Kingdom^[26], founded in 1189^[27] and Sheriff of the City of London^[15], a position^[28], in United Kingdom^[29].

Recognition

William Craven received the Knight Bachelor^[16].

Personal Life

William Craven was married to Elizabeth Whitmore^[8]. Children include John Craven, 1st Baron Craven of Ryton^[9], a politician^[30], 1610–1648^[31], of Kingdom of England^[32]; Thomas Craven^[10]; Elizabeth Craven^[11], 1599–1662^[33]; Mary Craven^[12], 1602–1634^[34]; and he, 1st Earl of Craven^[13], a military personnel^[35], 1608–1697^[36], of Kingdom of England^[37].

Death and Burial

William Craven died on July 18, 1618^[3].

Why It Matters

William Craven ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (126 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).^[5] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[38]

FAQs

Who were William Craven's parents?

William Craven's father was William Craven^[6]. William Craven's mother was Beatrix Hunter^[7].

Who was William Craven married to?

William Craven's spouses include Elizabeth Whitmore^[8].

What did William Craven do for work?

William Craven worked as politician^[4].

What awards did William Craven receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor^[16].