John Davies
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- Born
- John Davies was born in 1561. · England.
- Died
- John Davies died on 8 December 1626. · London.
- Nationality
- Kingdom of England
- Occupation
- politician · poet · lawyer · writer · jurist · philosopher
- Education
- Winchester College · The Queen's College
- Languages
- English
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Identity and origins
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the heading Sir John Davies. His recorded language was English. He married Eleanor Davies. One child is recorded: Lucy Hastings.
Career and activity
Career and activity
Recorded positions include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland, Speaker of the Irish House of Commons, Member of the 1597-98 Parliament and Member of the 1601 Parliament.
Identity
Identity
John Davies is recorded as politician, poet, lawyer, writer and jurist.
Life and career
Dated record
Life and career
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1561
John Davies born at England.
1626
John Davies died at London.
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John Davies was born in England.
Birthplace
John Davies died in London.
Deathplace
England.
Birth place
London.
Death place
Literature
Literature
Literature
Davies, John, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011
Davies, John, Oxford Art Online, 2002
Davis [Davies], John Scarlett, Oxford Art Online, 2003
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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 15 August 2026.
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- John de Vere, 15th Earl of OxfordAuthor
- John DeFrancisAuthor
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