William Dowdeswell

British politician; (1682-1728)
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William Dowdeswell

Summary

William Dowdeswell is a human[1]. He was born on August 18, 1682[2]. He died on September 5, 1728[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • William Dowdeswell was born on August 18, 1682[2].
  • William Dowdeswell died on September 5, 1728[3].
  • William Dowdeswell is buried at Church of St Peter, Bushley[5].
  • William Dowdeswell's father was Richard Dowdeswell[6].
  • William Dowdeswell's mother was Elizabeth Winnington[7].
  • William Dowdeswell was married to Amy Hammond[8].
  • William Dowdeswell was married to Catherine Cokayne[9].
  • A child of William Dowdeswell was William Dowdeswell[10].
  • William Dowdeswell's professions included politician[4].
  • William Dowdeswell held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain[11].
  • William Dowdeswell held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain[12].
  • William Dowdeswell held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[13].
  • William Dowdeswell was educated at Eton College[14].
  • William Dowdeswell is recorded as male[15].
  • William Dowdeswell's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • William Dowdeswell's family name is recorded as Dowdeswell[17].
  • William Dowdeswell's given name is recorded as William[18].
  • William Dowdeswell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].

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Origins and Family

William Dowdeswell was born on August 18, 1682[2]. His father was Richard Dowdeswell[6]. His mother was Elizabeth Winnington[7].

Education

William Dowdeswell's education included a stint at Eton College[14].

Career and Affiliations

William Dowdeswell's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain[11], member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain[12], and member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[13].

Personal Life

Spouses include Amy Hammond[8], 1698–1754[20] and Catherine Cokayne[9], 1687–1716[21]. A child of William Dowdeswell was he[10].

Death and Burial

William Dowdeswell died on September 5, 1728[3]. He is buried at Church of St Peter, Bushley[5].

FAQs

Who were William Dowdeswell's parents?

William Dowdeswell's father was Richard Dowdeswell[6]. William Dowdeswell's mother was Elizabeth Winnington[7].

Who was William Dowdeswell married to?

William Dowdeswell's spouses include Amy Hammond[8] and Catherine Cokayne[9].

What did William Dowdeswell do for work?

William Dowdeswell worked as politician[4].

Where did William Dowdeswell go to school?

William Dowdeswell was educated at Eton College[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . historyofparliamentonline.org. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [2] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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