William Morice

English politician and theologian; (1602-1676)
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William Morice

Summary

William Morice is a human[1]. Born in Exeter[2], he… he was born on November 6, 1602[3]. He died on December 12, 1676[4]. He worked as a politician[5].

Key Facts

  • William Morice was born in Exeter[2].
  • William Morice was born on November 6, 1602[3].
  • William Morice died on December 12, 1676[4].
  • William Morice was married to Elizabeth Prideaux[6].
  • A child of William Morice was Anne Morice[7].
  • A child of William Morice was Sir William Morice, 1st Baronet[8].
  • A child of William Morice was John Morice[9].
  • A child of William Morice was Nicholas Morice[10].
  • William Morice held citizenship in Kingdom of England[11].
  • William Morice's professions included politician[5].
  • William Morice held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[12].
  • William Morice held the position of Member of the Third Protectorate Parliament[13].
  • William Morice held the position of Member of the Second Protectorate Parliament[14].
  • William Morice held the position of Member of the First Protectorate Parliament[15].
  • William Morice held the position of Member of the April 1660 Parliament[16].
  • William Morice held the position of Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[17].
  • William Morice was educated at Exeter College[18].
  • William Morice received the Knight Bachelor[19].
  • William Morice was a member of Cavalier Parliament[20].
  • William Morice is recorded as male[21].
  • William Morice's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • William Morice's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[23].
  • William Morice's family name is recorded as Morice[24].
  • William Morice's given name is recorded as William[25].
  • William Morice's depicted by is recorded as Sr. William Morice[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Exeter[2], William Morice… he was born on November 6, 1602[3].

Education

William Morice's education included a stint at Exeter College[18].

Career and Affiliations

William Morice worked as a politician[5]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[12]; Member of the Third Protectorate Parliament[13], a position[27], founded in 1659[28]; Member of the Second Protectorate Parliament[14], a position[29], founded in 1656[30]; Member of the First Protectorate Parliament[15], a position[31], founded in 1654[32]; Member of the April 1660 Parliament[16]; and Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[17].

Recognition

William Morice received the Knight Bachelor[19].

Personal Life

Among William Morice's spouses was Elizabeth Prideaux[6]. Children include Anne Morice[7]; Sir William Morice, 1st Baronet[8], a politician[33], 1628–1690[34], of Kingdom of England[35]; John Morice[9], a politician[36], 1630–1705[37], of Kingdom of England[38]; and Nicholas Morice[10], a politician[39].

Death and Burial

William Morice died on December 12, 1676[4].

FAQs

Where was William Morice born?

William Morice's place of birth was Exeter[2].

Who was William Morice married to?

William Morice's spouses include Elizabeth Prideaux[6].

What did William Morice do for work?

William Morice worked as politician[5].

Where did William Morice go to school?

William Morice was educated at Exeter College[18].

What awards did William Morice receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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