William Sheldon

(by 1511-70) of Weston, Warws. and Beoley, Worcs
Person human Q51854740
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William Sheldon

Summary

William Sheldon is a human[1]. He was born on 1505[2]. He died on December 24, 1570[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • William Sheldon was born on 1505[2].
  • William Sheldon died on December 24, 1570[3].
  • William Sheldon's father was John Sheldon[5].
  • William Sheldon's mother was Philippa Heath[6].
  • Among William Sheldon's spouses was Mary Willington[7].
  • Among William Sheldon's spouses was Margaret Brooke[8].
  • A child of William Sheldon was Ralph Sheldon[9].
  • A child of William Sheldon was Katherine Sheldon[10].
  • A child of William Sheldon was Anne Sheldon[11].
  • William Sheldon's professions included politician[4].
  • William Sheldon held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[12].
  • William Sheldon held the position of Member of the 1542-44 Parliament[13].
  • William Sheldon held the position of Member of the 1547-1552 Parliament[14].
  • William Sheldon held the position of Member of the April 1554 Parliament[15].
  • William Sheldon held the position of Member of the 1555 Parliament[16].
  • William Sheldon is recorded as male[17].
  • William Sheldon's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • William Sheldon is part of Sheldon family[19].
  • William Sheldon's family name is recorded as Sheldon[20].
  • William Sheldon's given name is recorded as William[21].

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Origins and Family

William Sheldon was born on 1505[2]. His father was John Sheldon[5]. His mother was Philippa Heath[6].

Career and Affiliations

William Sheldon's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[12], Member of the 1542-44 Parliament[13], Member of the 1547-1552 Parliament[14], Member of the April 1554 Parliament[15], and Member of the 1555 Parliament[16].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mary Willington[7], 1510–1553[22] and Margaret Brooke[8], 1517–1589[23]. Children include Ralph Sheldon[9], a politician[24], 1537–1613[25], of Kingdom of England[26]; Katherine Sheldon[10], 1535–1586[27]; and Anne Sheldon[11].

Death and Burial

William Sheldon died on December 24, 1570[3].

FAQs

Who were William Sheldon's parents?

William Sheldon's father was John Sheldon[5]. William Sheldon's mother was Philippa Heath[6].

Who was William Sheldon married to?

William Sheldon's spouses include Mary Willington[7] and Margaret Brooke[8].

What did William Sheldon do for work?

William Sheldon worked as politician[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Spouse Mary Willington, Margaret Brooke
    Date of birth +1505-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Position held Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1542-44 Parliament, Member of the 1547-1552 Parliament +2
    The peerage person id p23917.htm#i239162
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