William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys

English diplomat; (1470-1540)
Person human Q8018111
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William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys

Summary

William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys is a human[1]. He was born on 1470[2]. He died on December 4, 1540[3]. He worked as a diplomat[4], military personnel[5], and courtier[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys was born on 1470[2].
  • William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys died on December 4, 1540[3].
  • William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys is buried at Basingstoke[8].
  • William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys's father was Sir William Sandys[9].
  • William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys's mother was Margaret Cheney[10].
  • William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys was married to Margaret Bray[11].
  • A child of William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys was Thomas Sandys, 2nd Baron Sandys[12].
  • A child of William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys was Mary Sandys[13].
  • A child of William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys was Alice Sandys[14].
  • A child of William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys was Elizabeth Sandys[15].
  • William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys held citizenship in Kingdom of England[16].
  • William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys worked as a diplomat[4].
  • William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys's professions included military personnel[5].
  • William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys's professions included courtier[6].
  • William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys held the position of Lord Chamberlain[17].
  • William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys held the position of Esquire of the Body[18].
  • William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys held the position of representative[19].
  • Among William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys's employers was Henry VIII of England[20].
  • William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys received the Order of the Garter[21].
  • William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys is recorded as male[22].
  • William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys's noble title is recorded as Baron Sandys[24].
  • William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys's residence is recorded as The Vyne[25].
  • William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys's family name is recorded as Sandys[26].
  • William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys's given name is recorded as William[27].

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Origins and Family

William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys was born on 1470[2]. His father was Sir William Sandys[9]. His mother was Margaret Cheney[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[4], military personnel[5], and courtier[6]. William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys was employed by Henry VIII of England[20]. Positions held include Lord Chamberlain[17], a position[28]; Esquire of the Body[18], a position[29]; and representative[19], a position[30].

Recognition

William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys received the Order of the Garter[21].

Personal Life

Among William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys's spouses was Margaret Bray[11]. Children include Thomas Sandys, 2nd Baron Sandys[12], of Kingdom of England[31]; Mary Sandys[13], b. 1510[32]; Alice Sandys[14]; and Elizabeth Sandys[15].

Death and Burial

William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys died on December 4, 1540[3]. He is buried at Basingstoke[8].

Why It Matters

William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Who were William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys's parents?

William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys's father was Sir William Sandys[9]. William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys's mother was Margaret Cheney[10].

Who was William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys married to?

William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys's spouses include Margaret Bray[11].

What did William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys do for work?

William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys worked as diplomat[4], military personnel[5], and courtier[6].

What awards did William Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [22] . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . nationaltrustcollections.org.uk. Retrieved . nationaltrustcollections.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [2] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . 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
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id 24653
    Child Thomas Sandys, 2nd Baron Sandys, Mary Sandys, Alice Sandys +1
    Geni.com profile id 6000000012634069883
    Occupation diplomat, military personnel, courtier
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