William Hussey

English lawyer and judge
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William Hussey

Summary

William Hussey is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1443[2]. He died on September 8, 1495[3]. He worked as a judge[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • William Hussey was born on January 1, 1443[2].
  • William Hussey died on September 8, 1495[3].
  • Burial took place at Sempringham Priory[6].
  • William Hussey's father was Sir John Hussey, of Old Sleaford[7].
  • William Hussey's mother was Elizabeth Sheffield (Nesfield|Neffield), of Yorkshire[8].
  • William Hussey was married to Elizabeth Berkeley[9].
  • A child of William Hussey was Elizabeth Hussey[10].
  • A child of William Hussey was Sir William Hussey[11].
  • A child of William Hussey was John Hussey, 1st Baron Hussey of Sleaford[12].
  • A child of William Hussey was Mary Hussey[13].
  • A child of William Hussey was Sir Robert Hussey[14].
  • William Hussey held citizenship in Kingdom of England[15].
  • William Hussey's professions included judge[4].
  • William Hussey held the position of Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales[16].
  • William Hussey held the position of member of the House of Lords[17].
  • William Hussey held the position of Attorney General for England and Wales[18].
  • William Hussey received the Knight Bachelor[19].
  • William Hussey is recorded as male[20].
  • William Hussey's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • William Hussey's family name is recorded as Hussey[22].
  • William Hussey's given name is recorded as William[23].
  • William Hussey's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • William Hussey's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as TP updated between September 2019 and August 2020[25].

Body

Origins and Family

William Hussey was born on January 1, 1443[2]. His father was Sir John Hussey, of Old Sleaford[7]. His mother was Elizabeth Sheffield (Nesfield|Neffield), of Yorkshire[8].

Career and Affiliations

William Hussey's professions included judge[4]. Positions held include Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales[16], a position[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1234[28]; member of the House of Lords[17], a position[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1801[31]; and Attorney General for England and Wales[18], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1277[34].

Recognition

William Hussey received the Knight Bachelor[19].

Personal Life

William Hussey was married to Elizabeth Berkeley[9]. Children include Elizabeth Hussey[10]; Sir William Hussey[11]; John Hussey, 1st Baron Hussey of Sleaford[12], a judge[35], 1465–1537[36], awarded the Knight Bachelor[37]; Mary Hussey[13]; and Sir Robert Hussey[14], 1483–1546[38].

Death and Burial

William Hussey died on September 8, 1495[3]. He is buried at Sempringham Priory[6].

Why It Matters

William Hussey ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were William Hussey's parents?

William Hussey's father was Sir John Hussey, of Old Sleaford[7]. William Hussey's mother was Elizabeth Sheffield (Nesfield|Neffield), of Yorkshire[8].

Who was William Hussey married to?

William Hussey's spouses include Elizabeth Berkeley[9].

What did William Hussey do for work?

William Hussey worked as judge[4].

What awards did William Hussey receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id 14271
    Child Elizabeth Hussey, Sir William Hussey, John Hussey, 1st Baron Hussey of Sleaford +2
    Occupation judge
    Wikitree person id Hussey-189
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