Nicholas Bacon

English politician (1510-1579)
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Nicholas Bacon
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Nicholas Bacon

Summary

Nicholas Bacon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Chislehurst[2]. He was born on +1510-12-28T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on +1579-02-20T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and judge[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chislehurst[2], Nicholas Bacon…
  • Nicholas Bacon passed away in London[4].
  • Nicholas Bacon was born on +1510-12-28T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Nicholas Bacon was born on +1509-01-01T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Nicholas Bacon died on +1579-02-20T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Nicholas Bacon is buried at St Paul's Cathedral[10].
  • Nicholas Bacon's father was Robert Bacon[11].
  • Nicholas Bacon's mother was Isabella Cage[12].
  • Nicholas Bacon was married to Jane Ferneley[13].
  • Nicholas Bacon was married to Anne Bacon[14].
  • A child of Nicholas Bacon was Elizabeth Bacon[15].
  • A child of Nicholas Bacon was Francis Bacon[16].
  • A child of Nicholas Bacon was Edward Bacon[17].
  • A child of Nicholas Bacon was Sir Nicholas Bacon, 1st Baronet, of Redgrave[18].
  • A child of Nicholas Bacon was Nathaniel Bacon[19].
  • A child of Nicholas Bacon was Anthony Bacon[20].
  • Nicholas Bacon held citizenship in Kingdom of England[21].
  • Nicholas Bacon worked as a politician[6].
  • Nicholas Bacon worked as a judge[7].
  • Nicholas Bacon held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[22].
  • Nicholas Bacon held the position of Member of the 1542-44 Parliament[23].
  • Nicholas Bacon held the position of Member of the 1545-47 Parliament[24].
  • Nicholas Bacon held the position of bencher[25].
  • Nicholas Bacon held the position of Lord Keeper of the Great Seal[26].
  • Nicholas Bacon's education included a stint at Corpus Christi College[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Nicholas Bacon's place of birth was Chislehurst[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1510-12-28T00:00:00Z[3] and +1509-01-01T00:00:00Z[9]. His father was Robert Bacon[11]. His mother was Isabella Cage[12].

Education

Nicholas Bacon's education included a stint at Corpus Christi College[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and judge[7]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[22]; Member of the 1542-44 Parliament[23]; Member of the 1545-47 Parliament[24]; bencher[25], a position[28]; and Lord Keeper of the Great Seal[26], a position[29].

Recognition

Nicholas Bacon received the Knight Bachelor[30].

Personal Life

Spouses include Jane Ferneley[13], 1518–1552[31] and Anne Bacon[14], a lady-in-waiting[32], 1528–1610[33], of Kingdom of England[34]. Children include Elizabeth Bacon[15], an author[35], 1541–1621[36]; Francis Bacon[16], a philosopher[37], 1561–1626[38], of Kingdom of England[39], awarded the Knight Bachelor[40], specialised in philosophy[41]; Edward Bacon[17], a politician[42], 1548–1618[43]; Sir Nicholas Bacon, 1st Baronet, of Redgrave[18], a politician[44], 1540–1624[45], of Kingdom of England[46]; Nathaniel Bacon[19], a politician[47], 1547–1622[48]; and Anthony Bacon[20], a diplomat[49], 1558–1601[50], of Kingdom of England[51].

Death and Burial

Nicholas Bacon died on +1579-02-20T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at St Paul's Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

Nicholas Bacon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Nicholas Bacon born?

Born in Chislehurst[2], Nicholas Bacon…

Where did Nicholas Bacon die?

Nicholas Bacon died in London[4].

Who were Nicholas Bacon's parents?

Nicholas Bacon's father was Robert Bacon[11]. Nicholas Bacon's mother was Isabella Cage[12].

Who was Nicholas Bacon married to?

Nicholas Bacon's spouses include Jane Ferneley[13] and Anne Bacon[14].

What did Nicholas Bacon do for work?

Nicholas Bacon worked as politician[6] and judge[7].

Where did Nicholas Bacon go to school?

Nicholas Bacon was educated at Corpus Christi College[27].

What awards did Nicholas Bacon receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[30].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [24] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [25] . wikidata.org.
  12. [26] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . wikidata.org.
  23. [30] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  25. [9] . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [51] . 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. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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