Thomas Smythe

English diplomat
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Thomas Smythe
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Thomas Smythe

Summary

Thomas Smythe is a human[1]. Born in Westenhanger Castle[2], he… he was born on +1558-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Sutton-at-Hone[4]. He died on +1625-09-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], and merchant[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (215 views/month, #7,086 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Smythe was born in Westenhanger Castle[2].
  • Thomas Smythe passed away in Sutton-at-Hone[4].
  • Thomas Smythe was born on +1558-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Thomas Smythe died on +1625-09-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Thomas Smythe's father was Thomas Smythe[10].
  • Thomas Smythe's mother was Alice Judde[11].
  • Thomas Smythe was married to Sarah Blount[12].
  • Thomas Smythe was married to Joan Hobbs[13].
  • Thomas Smythe was married to Judith Culverwell[14].
  • A child of Thomas Smythe was Sir John Smythe[15].
  • Thomas Smythe held citizenship in Kingdom of England[16].
  • Thomas Smythe worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Thomas Smythe's professions included politician[7].
  • Thomas Smythe's professions included merchant[8].
  • Thomas Smythe held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[17].
  • Thomas Smythe held the position of Member of the 1597-98 Parliament[18].
  • Thomas Smythe held the position of Member of the 1604-11 Parliament[19].
  • Thomas Smythe held the position of Member of the 1614 Parliament[20].
  • Thomas Smythe held the position of Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[21].
  • Thomas Smythe held the position of Sheriff of the City of London[22].
  • Thomas Smythe's education included a stint at University of Oxford[23].
  • Thomas Smythe received the Knight Bachelor[24].
  • Thomas Smythe was a member of Addled Parliament[25].
  • Thomas Smythe was a member of East India Company[26].
  • Thomas Smythe was a member of Virginia Company[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Smythe was born in Westenhanger Castle[2]. He was born on +1558-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was he[10]. His mother was Alice Judde[11].

Education

Thomas Smythe was educated at University of Oxford[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], and merchant[8]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[17]; Member of the 1597-98 Parliament[18]; Member of the 1604-11 Parliament[19]; Member of the 1614 Parliament[20]; Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[21]; and Sheriff of the City of London[22], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29].

Recognition

Thomas Smythe received the Knight Bachelor[24].

Personal Life

Spouses include Sarah Blount[12], 1580–1656[30]; Joan Hobbs[13]; and Judith Culverwell[14]. A child of Thomas Smythe was Sir John Smythe[15].

Death and Burial

Thomas Smythe died on +1625-09-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Sutton-at-Hone[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Thomas Smythe include Smith Sound[31], a strait[32], in Greenland[33].

Why It Matters

Thomas Smythe ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (215 views/month, #7,086 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

Entities named for him include Smith Sound[31], a strait[32], in Greenland[33].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Smythe born?

Born in Westenhanger Castle[2], Thomas Smythe…

Where did Thomas Smythe die?

Thomas Smythe passed away in Sutton-at-Hone[4].

Who were Thomas Smythe's parents?

Thomas Smythe's father was Thomas Smythe[10]. Thomas Smythe's mother was Alice Judde[11].

Who was Thomas Smythe married to?

Thomas Smythe's spouses include Sarah Blount[12], Joan Hobbs[13], and Judith Culverwell[14].

What did Thomas Smythe do for work?

Thomas Smythe worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], and merchant[8].

Where did Thomas Smythe go to school?

Thomas Smythe was educated at University of Oxford[23].

What awards did Thomas Smythe receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . book. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . book. wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . book. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . book. wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . book. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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