Gilbert Gerard
Tudor politician, lawyer and landowner: Attorney General, Master of the Rolls.
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Summary
Gilbert Gerard was born on 1517[1]. He died on February 4, 1593[2]. He worked as a politician[3] and judge[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Date of death: February 4, 1592[6]
- Father: James Gerard[7]
- Mother: Margaret Holcroft[8]
- Spouse: Anne Ratcliffe[9]
- Child: Thomas Gerard, 1st Baron Gerard[10], Ratcliffe Gerrard[11], Frances Gerard[12], Catharine Gerard[13], Ratcliffe Gerard[14], Margaret Gerard[15]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[16]
- Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[17], Member of the 1545-47 Parliament[18], Member of the March 1553 Parliament[19], Member of the October 1553 Parliament[20], Member of the April 1554 Parliament[21], Member of the 1555 Parliament[22], Member of the 1584-85 Parliament[23], Attorney General for England and Wales[24], Master of the Rolls[25]
- Award received: Knight Bachelor[26]
- Member of: Gray's Inn[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[29]
- Family name: Gerard[30]
- Given name: Gilbert[31]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[32]
Why It Matters
Gilbert Gerard is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Who were Gilbert Gerard's parents?
Gilbert Gerard's father was James Gerard[7]. Gilbert Gerard's mother was Margaret Holcroft[8].
Who was Gilbert Gerard married to?
Gilbert Gerard's spouses include Anne Ratcliffe[9].
What did Gilbert Gerard do for work?
Gilbert Gerard worked as a politician[3] and judge[4].
What awards did Gilbert Gerard receive?
Honors received include Knight Bachelor[26].