William Killigrew

English court official and dramatist (1606–1695)
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William Killigrew

Summary

William Killigrew is a human[1]. He was born in Hanworth[2]. He was born on May 1, 1606[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on October 1, 1695[5]. He worked as a politician[6], playwright[7], courtier[8], castellan[9], and chamberlain[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hanworth[2], William Killigrew…
  • William Killigrew passed away in London[4].
  • William Killigrew was born on May 1, 1606[3].
  • William Killigrew died on October 1, 1695[5].
  • William Killigrew's father was Robert Killigrew[12].
  • William Killigrew's mother was Mary Woodhouse[13].
  • William Killigrew was married to Mary Hill[14].
  • A child of William Killigrew was Mary Killigrew[15].
  • A child of William Killigrew was Robert Killigrew[16].
  • A child of William Killigrew was William Killigrew[17].
  • A child of William Killigrew was Henry Killigrew[18].
  • A child of William Killigrew was Elizabeth Killigrew[19].
  • A child of William Killigrew was Susan Killigrew[20].
  • William Killigrew held citizenship in Kingdom of England[21].
  • William Killigrew's professions included politician[6].
  • William Killigrew worked as a playwright[7].
  • William Killigrew worked as a courtier[8].
  • William Killigrew worked as a castellan[9].
  • William Killigrew worked as a chamberlain[10].
  • William Killigrew's professions included writer[22].
  • William Killigrew's field of work was spoken drama[23].
  • William Killigrew's field of work was civil law[24].
  • William Killigrew's field of work was politics[25].
  • William Killigrew held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[26].
  • William Killigrew held the position of Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Killigrew was born in Hanworth[2]. He was born on May 1, 1606[3]. His father was Robert Killigrew[12]. His mother was Mary Woodhouse[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], playwright[7], courtier[8], castellan[9], chamberlain[10], and writer[22]. Fields of work include spoken drama[23], a theatrical genre[28]; civil law[24], an area of law[29]; and politics[25], an academic discipline[30]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[26], Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[27], and Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[31].

Recognition

William Killigrew received the Knight Bachelor[32].

Personal Life

William Killigrew was married to Mary Hill[14]. Children include Mary Killigrew[15], b. 1627[33], of England[34]; Robert Killigrew[16]; he[17]; Henry Killigrew[18]; Elizabeth Killigrew[19], 1640–1677[35]; and Susan Killigrew[20], b. 1629[36].

Death and Burial

William Killigrew died on October 1, 1695[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

William Killigrew ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was William Killigrew born?

William Killigrew's place of birth was Hanworth[2].

Where did William Killigrew die?

William Killigrew passed away in London[4].

Who were William Killigrew's parents?

William Killigrew's father was Robert Killigrew[12]. William Killigrew's mother was Mary Woodhouse[13].

Who was William Killigrew married to?

William Killigrew's spouses include Mary Hill[14].

What did William Killigrew do for work?

William Killigrew worked as politician[6], playwright[7], courtier[8], castellan[9], and chamberlain[10].

What awards did William Killigrew receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[32].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Genealogics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . Genealogics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [26] . wikidata.org.
  8. [27] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [31] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Genealogics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . Genealogics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [10] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [32] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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