Joseph Williamson

English civil servant, diplomat and politician; (1633-1701)
Person human Q3185794
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Joseph Williamson

Summary

Joseph Williamson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bridekirk[2]. He was born on July 25, 1633[3]. He passed away in Cobham[4]. He died on October 3, 1701[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Williamson's place of birth was Bridekirk[2].
  • Joseph Williamson died in Cobham[4].
  • Joseph Williamson was born on July 25, 1633[3].
  • Joseph Williamson died on October 3, 1701[5].
  • Joseph Williamson is buried at Westminster Abbey[9].
  • Joseph Williamson was married to Katherine Stuart, Baroness Clifton (of Leighton Bromswold)[10].
  • Joseph Williamson held citizenship in Kingdom of England[11].
  • Joseph Williamson's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Joseph Williamson's professions included politician[7].
  • Joseph Williamson held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[12].
  • Joseph Williamson held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13].
  • Joseph Williamson held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[14].
  • Joseph Williamson held the position of President of the Royal Society[15].
  • Joseph Williamson held the position of Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[16].
  • Joseph Williamson held the position of Member of the 1679 Parliament[17].
  • Joseph Williamson's education included a stint at Westminster School[18].
  • Joseph Williamson's education included a stint at The Queen's College[19].
  • Joseph Williamson was educated at St. Bees School[20].
  • Joseph Williamson received the Knight Bachelor[21].
  • Joseph Williamson was a member of Royal Society[22].
  • Joseph Williamson was a member of Cavalier Parliament[23].
  • Joseph Williamson was a member of Exclusion Bill Parliament[24].
  • Joseph Williamson was a member of Habeas Corpus Parliament[25].
  • Joseph Williamson is recorded as male[26].
  • Joseph Williamson's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Joseph Williamson's place of birth was Bridekirk[2]. He was born on July 25, 1633[3].

Education

Educated at Westminster School[18], a boarding school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1179[30]; The Queen's College[19], a college of the University of Oxford[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1341[33]; and St. Bees School[20], an independent school[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1583[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[12]; Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13]; Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[14]; President of the Royal Society[15], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1662[39]; Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[16]; and Member of the 1679 Parliament[17].

Recognition

Joseph Williamson received the Knight Bachelor[21].

Personal Life

Joseph Williamson was married to Katherine Stuart, Baroness Clifton (of Leighton Bromswold)[10].

Death and Burial

Joseph Williamson died on October 3, 1701[5]. He passed away in Cobham[4]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[9].

Why It Matters

Joseph Williamson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Williamson born?

Joseph Williamson's place of birth was Bridekirk[2].

Where did Joseph Williamson die?

Joseph Williamson passed away in Cobham[4].

Who was Joseph Williamson married to?

Joseph Williamson's spouses include Katherine Stuart, Baroness Clifton (of Leighton Bromswold)[10].

What did Joseph Williamson do for work?

Joseph Williamson worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Where did Joseph Williamson go to school?

Joseph Williamson was educated at Westminster School[18], The Queen's College[19], and St. Bees School[20].

What awards did Joseph Williamson receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [27] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . 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. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Bridekirk
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