William Roper

English biographer of his father-in-law, Sir Thomas More
Person human Q141753
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William Roper

Summary

William Roper is a human[1]. He was born in Kent[2]. He was born on 1496[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 4, 1578[5]. He worked as a writer[6], biographer[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (113 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • William Roper's place of birth was Kent[2].
  • William Roper died in London[4].
  • William Roper was born on 1496[3].
  • William Roper was born on 1498[10].
  • William Roper died on January 4, 1578[5].
  • William Roper died on January 4, 1577[11].
  • William Roper's father was John Roper[12].
  • William Roper's mother was Jane Fyneux[13].
  • Among William Roper's spouses was Margaret Roper[14].
  • A child of William Roper was Mary Basset[15].
  • A child of William Roper was Thomas Roper[16].
  • A child of William Roper was Elizabeth Roper[17].
  • A child of William Roper was Margaret Roper[18].
  • A child of William Roper was Andrew Roper[19].
  • William Roper held citizenship in Kingdom of England[20].
  • William Roper's professions included writer[6].
  • William Roper's professions included biographer[7].
  • William Roper worked as a politician[8].
  • William Roper held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[21].
  • William Roper held the position of Member of the 1529-36 Parliament[22].
  • William Roper held the position of Member of the 1545-47 Parliament[23].
  • William Roper held the position of Member of the 1547-1552 Parliament[24].
  • William Roper held the position of Member of the October 1553 Parliament[25].
  • William Roper held the position of Member of the April 1554 Parliament[26].
  • William Roper's education included a stint at Lincoln's Inn[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Roper's place of birth was Kent[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1496[3] and 1498[10]. His father was John Roper[12]. His mother was Jane Fyneux[13].

Education

William Roper was educated at Lincoln's Inn[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], biographer[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[21]; Member of the 1529-36 Parliament[22], a position[28], founded in 1529[29]; Member of the 1545-47 Parliament[23]; Member of the 1547-1552 Parliament[24]; Member of the October 1553 Parliament[25]; and Member of the April 1554 Parliament[26].

Personal Life

Among William Roper's spouses was Margaret Roper[14]. Children include Mary Basset[15], a translator[30], 1520–1572[31], of Kingdom of England[32]; Thomas Roper[16], 1532–1567[33]; Elizabeth Roper[17], 1523–1560[34]; Margaret Roper[18]; and Andrew Roper[19]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[35].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 4, 1578[5] and January 4, 1577[11]. William Roper passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

William Roper ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (113 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was William Roper born?

William Roper was born in Kent[2].

Where did William Roper die?

William Roper passed away in London[4].

Who were William Roper's parents?

William Roper's father was John Roper[12]. William Roper's mother was Jane Fyneux[13].

Who was William Roper married to?

William Roper's spouses include Margaret Roper[14].

What did William Roper do for work?

William Roper worked as writer[6], biographer[7], and politician[8].

Where did William Roper go to school?

William Roper was educated at Lincoln's Inn[27].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [24] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [25] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [26] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . wikidata.org.
  22. [35] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [10] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [11] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 25d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Kent
    Depicted by William Roper (1493/94–1578)
    Spouse Margaret Roper
    Instance of human
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