William Markham

Archbishop of York
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William Markham

Summary

William Markham is a human[1]. Born in Kinsale[2], he… he was born on +1719-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Mayfair[4]. He died on +1807-11-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an Anglican priest[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kinsale[2], William Markham…
  • William Markham died in Mayfair[4].
  • William Markham was born on +1719-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • William Markham died on +1807-11-03T00:00:00Z[5].
  • William Markham's father was William Markham[8].
  • William Markham's mother was Elizabeth Markham[9].
  • William Markham was married to Sarah Goddard[10].
  • A child of William Markham was John Markham[11].
  • A child of William Markham was George Markham[12].
  • A child of William Markham was Elizabeth Katherine Markham[13].
  • A child of William Markham was Osborne Markham[14].
  • A child of William Markham was William Markham[15].
  • A child of William Markham was Robert Markham[16].
  • William Markham held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • William Markham is identified as part of the British ethnic group[18].
  • William Markham's professions included Anglican priest[6].
  • William Markham held the position of Anglican Archbishop of York[19].
  • William Markham held the position of Bishop of Chester[20].
  • William Markham held the position of Dean of Christ Church[21].
  • William Markham held the position of Dean of Rochester[22].
  • William Markham held the position of Lord High Almoner[23].
  • William Markham was educated at Christ Church[24].
  • William Markham was educated at Westminster School[25].
  • William Markham's religion is recorded as Church of England[26].
  • William Markham is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

William Markham's place of birth was Kinsale[2]. He was born on +1719-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was he[8]. His mother was Elizabeth Markham[9]. He is identified as part of the British ethnic group[18].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[24], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Westminster School[25].

Career and Affiliations

William Markham worked as an Anglican priest[6]. Positions held include Anglican Archbishop of York[19], an Anglican episcopal title[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1559[34]; Bishop of Chester[20], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1541[37]; Dean of Christ Church[21], a position[38], founded in 1546[39]; Dean of Rochester[22], a position[40], founded in 1541[41]; and Lord High Almoner[23].

Personal Life

William Markham was married to Sarah Goddard[10]. Children include John Markham[11], a politician[42], 1761–1827[43], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[44]; George Markham[12], an Anglican priest[45], 1763–1822[46], of Kingdom of Great Britain[47]; Elizabeth Katherine Markham[13], 1765–1820[48]; Osborne Markham[14], a politician[49], 1769–1827[50], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[51]; he[15], 1760–1815[52]; and Robert Markham[16], an Anglican priest[53], 1768–1837[54]. His religion is recorded as Church of England[26].

Death and Burial

William Markham died on +1807-11-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Mayfair[4].

Why It Matters

William Markham ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was William Markham born?

William Markham's place of birth was Kinsale[2].

Where did William Markham die?

William Markham died in Mayfair[4].

Who were William Markham's parents?

William Markham's father was William Markham[8]. William Markham's mother was Elizabeth Markham[9].

Who was William Markham married to?

William Markham's spouses include Sarah Goddard[10].

What did William Markham do for work?

William Markham worked as Anglican priest[6].

Where did William Markham go to school?

William Markham was educated at Christ Church[24] and Westminster School[25].

References

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  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [23] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  23. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Anglican Archbishop of York, Bishop of Chester, Dean of Christ Church +2
    Instance of human
    Depicted by William Markham, William Markham (1719–1807), Archbishop of York, William Markham (1719–1807), Archbishop of York +1
    Educated at Christ Church, Westminster School
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