Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall

Irish politician
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Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall

Summary

Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall is a human[1]. He was born on June 16, 1606[2]. He died on March 18, 1675[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall was born on June 16, 1606[2].
  • Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall died on March 18, 1675[3].
  • Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall died on March 18, 1674[5].
  • Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall's father was Edward Chichester, 1st Viscount Chichester[6].
  • Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall's mother was Anne Coplestone[7].
  • Among Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall's spouses was Dorcas Hill[8].
  • Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall was married to Lady Mary Digby[9].
  • Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall was married to Letitia Hicks[10].
  • A child of Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall was William Chichester[11].
  • A child of Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall was Lady Anne Chichester[12].
  • A child of Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall was Lady Mary Chichester[13].
  • Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall worked as a politician[4].
  • Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[14].
  • Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[15].
  • Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall is recorded as male[16].
  • Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall's family name is recorded as Chichester[18].
  • Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall's given name is recorded as Arthur[19].
  • Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall was born on June 16, 1606[2]. His father was Edward Chichester, 1st Viscount Chichester[6]. His mother was Anne Coplestone[7].

Career and Affiliations

Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[14] and Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[15].

Personal Life

Spouses include Dorcas Hill[8], 1607–1630[21]; Lady Mary Digby[9]; and Letitia Hicks[10], 1626–1691[22]. Children include William Chichester[11], Lady Anne Chichester[12], and Lady Mary Chichester[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 18, 1675[3] and March 18, 1674[5].

FAQs

Who were Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall's parents?

Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall's father was Edward Chichester, 1st Viscount Chichester[6]. Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall's mother was Anne Coplestone[7].

Who was Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall married to?

Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall's spouses include Dorcas Hill[8], Lady Mary Digby[9], and Letitia Hicks[10].

What did Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall do for work?

Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall worked as politician[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . wikidata.org.
  14. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child William Chichester, Lady Anne Chichester, Lady Mary Chichester
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    Image ArthurChichesterMonumentEggesfordChurchDevon.jpg
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