William Peryam

British judge
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William Peryam

Summary

William Peryam is a human[1]. His place of birth was Exeter[2]. He was born on +1534-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1604-10-09T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a judge[5], politician[6], and barrister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Peryam's place of birth was Exeter[2].
  • William Peryam was born on +1534-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • William Peryam died on +1604-10-09T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Burial took place at Church of the Holy Cross, Crediton[9].
  • William Peryam's father was John Periam[10].
  • William Peryam's mother was Margaret (or Elizabeth) Hone[11].
  • Among William Peryam's spouses was Elizabeth Bacon[12].
  • A child of William Peryam was Mary Periam[13].
  • A child of William Peryam was Jane Periam[14].
  • William Peryam's professions included judge[5].
  • William Peryam worked as a politician[6].
  • William Peryam's professions included barrister[7].
  • William Peryam held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15].
  • William Peryam held the position of Member of the 1563-67 Parliament[16].
  • William Peryam held the position of Chief Baron of the Exchequer[17].
  • William Peryam received the Knight Bachelor[18].
  • William Peryam's image is recorded as Sir William Peryam (c. 1600).jpg[19].
  • William Peryam is recorded as male[20].
  • William Peryam's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • William Peryam's Commons category is recorded as William Peryam[22].
  • William Peryam's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[23].
  • William Peryam's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 58132530[24].
  • William Peryam's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0h67mn[25].
  • William Peryam's given name is recorded as William[26].
  • William Peryam's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

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Origins and Family

William Peryam was born in Exeter[2]. He was born on +1534-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was John Periam[10]. His mother was Margaret (or Elizabeth) Hone[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[5], politician[6], and barrister[7]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15]; Member of the 1563-67 Parliament[16]; and Chief Baron of the Exchequer[17], a position[28].

Recognition

William Peryam received the Knight Bachelor[18].

Personal Life

Among William Peryam's spouses was Elizabeth Bacon[12]. Children include Mary Periam[13], 1567–1606[29] and Jane Periam[14].

Death and Burial

William Peryam died on +1604-10-09T00:00:00Z[4]. He is buried at Church of the Holy Cross, Crediton[9].

Why It Matters

William Peryam ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was William Peryam born?

Born in Exeter[2], William Peryam…

Who were William Peryam's parents?

William Peryam's father was John Periam[10]. William Peryam's mother was Margaret (or Elizabeth) Hone[11].

Who was William Peryam married to?

William Peryam's spouses include Elizabeth Bacon[12].

What did William Peryam do for work?

William Peryam worked as judge[5], politician[6], and barrister[7].

What awards did William Peryam receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . The History of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [4] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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