William Peryam

British judge
Person human Q8016806
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Summary

William Peryam was born on January 1, 1534[1], in Exeter[2]. He died on October 9, 1604[3], in Crediton[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 (40 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Church of the Holy Cross, Crediton[9]
  • Father: John Periam[10]
  • Mother: Margaret (or Elizabeth) Hone[11]
  • Spouse: Elizabeth Bacon[12]
  • Child: Mary Periam[13], Jane Periam[14]
  • Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15], Member of the 1563-67 Parliament[16], Chief Baron of the Exchequer[17]
  • Award received: Knight Bachelor[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Commons category: William Peryam[20]
  • Honorific prefix: Sir[21]
  • Given name: William[22]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23]
  • Sibling: John Peryam[24]

Why It Matters

William Peryam is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was William Peryam born?

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

Where did William Peryam die?

William Peryam died in Crediton[4].

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Knight Bachelor
    Place of burial → Church of the Holy Cross, Crediton
    The peerage person id → p918.htm#i9177
    Wikitree person id → Periam-4
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