Edwin Sandys

English politician; (1561-1629)
Person human Q5346806
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Edwin Sandys

Summary

Edwin Sandys is a human[1]. He was born in Worcestershire[2]. He was born on December 9, 1561[3]. He died in Kent[4]. He died on October 1, 1629[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and treasurer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (340 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edwin Sandys's place of birth was Worcestershire[2].
  • Edwin Sandys died in Kent[4].
  • Edwin Sandys was born on December 9, 1561[3].
  • Edwin Sandys died on October 1, 1629[5].
  • Edwin Sandys is buried at Church of St Augustine, Northbourne[9].
  • Edwin Sandys's father was Edwin Sandys[10].
  • Edwin Sandys's mother was Cecilia Wilford[11].
  • Edwin Sandys was married to Margaret Eveleigh[12].
  • Edwin Sandys was married to Anne Southcott[13].
  • Edwin Sandys was married to Elizabeth Nevinson[14].
  • Among Edwin Sandys's spouses was Catherine Bulkeley[15].
  • A child of Edwin Sandys was Henry Sandys[16].
  • A child of Edwin Sandys was unknown daughter Sandys[17].
  • A child of Edwin Sandys was Edwin Sandys[18].
  • A child of Edwin Sandys was unknown Sandys[19].
  • A child of Edwin Sandys was Elizabeth Sandys[20].
  • A child of Edwin Sandys was Robert Sandys[21].
  • Edwin Sandys held citizenship in Kingdom of England[22].
  • Edwin Sandys worked as a politician[6].
  • Edwin Sandys worked as a treasurer[7].
  • Edwin Sandys held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[23].
  • Edwin Sandys held the position of Member of the 1589 Parliament[24].
  • Edwin Sandys held the position of Member of the 1593 Parliament[25].
  • Edwin Sandys held the position of Member of the 1604-11 Parliament[26].
  • Edwin Sandys held the position of Member of the 1614 Parliament[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edwin Sandys was born in Worcestershire[2]. He was born on December 9, 1561[3]. His father was he[10]. His mother was Cecilia Wilford[11].

Education

Edwin Sandys's education included a stint at Corpus Christi College[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and treasurer[7]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[23], Member of the 1589 Parliament[24], Member of the 1593 Parliament[25], Member of the 1604-11 Parliament[26], Member of the 1614 Parliament[27], and Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[29].

Personal Life

Spouses include Margaret Eveleigh[12], 1565–1588[30]; Anne Southcott[13]; Elizabeth Nevinson[14]; and Catherine Bulkeley[15]. Children include Henry Sandys[16], a politician[31], 1605–1640[32]; unknown daughter Sandys[17]; Edwin Sandys[18]; unknown Sandys[19]; Elizabeth Sandys[20]; and Robert Sandys[21].

Death and Burial

Edwin Sandys died on October 1, 1629[5]. He passed away in Kent[4]. He is buried at Church of St Augustine, Northbourne[9].

Why It Matters

Edwin Sandys ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (340 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Edwin Sandys born?

Edwin Sandys was born in Worcestershire[2].

Where did Edwin Sandys die?

Edwin Sandys died in Kent[4].

Who were Edwin Sandys's parents?

Edwin Sandys's father was Edwin Sandys[10]. Edwin Sandys's mother was Cecilia Wilford[11].

Who was Edwin Sandys married to?

Edwin Sandys's spouses include Margaret Eveleigh[12], Anne Southcott[13], Elizabeth Nevinson[14], and Catherine Bulkeley[15].

What did Edwin Sandys do for work?

Edwin Sandys worked as politician[6] and treasurer[7].

Where did Edwin Sandys go to school?

Edwin Sandys was educated at Corpus Christi College[28].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . book. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [24] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [25] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [26] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  14. [27] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  15. [29] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [28] ↑ . book. wikidata.org.
  23. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [7] ↑ . book. wikidata.org.
  25. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Kent
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'de', 'en', 'sv']
    Sitelink count → 4
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id → cnp01388811
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id → 24650
    Occupation → politician, treasurer
    Educated at → Corpus Christi College
    Library of congress authority id → n85195579
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