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Mary Cheke

About

English poet, lady of the privy chamber, epigrammatist (1532-1616)

Quick Facts

Name: Mary Cheke
Born: 1532
Died: 1616-11-30
Occupation: courtier / poet / epigrammatist / writer
Citizenship: Kingdom of England
Birthplace: Hampshire

Relationships

Spouses & partners

SpouseJohn Cheke1547-05-11 — 1557-09-13
SpouseHenry MackwilliamFrom 1558

Family

FatherRichard Hill, of Hartley Wintney, Serjeant of the wine-cellar to Henry VIII
MotherElizabeth Isley
ChildHenry Cheke
ChildMargaret MacWilliams
ChildCicely MacWilliam

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q97120123 ↗
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