Richard Beckford

British Member of Parliament (died 1796)
Person human Q24249636
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Richard Beckford

Summary

Richard Beckford is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1713[2]. He died on April 18, 1796[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and merchant[5].

Key Facts

  • Richard Beckford was born on January 1, 1713[2].
  • Richard Beckford died on April 18, 1796[3].
  • Richard Beckford died on January 1, 1796[6].
  • Richard Beckford's father was William Beckford[7].
  • Richard Beckford's mother was Maria Hamilton[8].
  • Richard Beckford's professions included politician[4].
  • Richard Beckford worked as a merchant[5].
  • Richard Beckford held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[9].
  • Richard Beckford held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[10].
  • Richard Beckford held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[11].
  • Richard Beckford is recorded as male[12].
  • Richard Beckford's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Richard Beckford's family name is recorded as Beckford[14].
  • Richard Beckford's given name is recorded as Richard[15].

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Origins and Family

Richard Beckford was born on January 1, 1713[2]. His father was William Beckford[7]. His mother was Maria Hamilton[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and merchant[5]. Positions held include member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[9], member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[10], and member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[11].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 18, 1796[3] and January 1, 1796[6].

FAQs

Who were Richard Beckford's parents?

Richard Beckford's father was William Beckford[7]. Richard Beckford's mother was Maria Hamilton[8].

What did Richard Beckford do for work?

Richard Beckford worked as politician[4] and merchant[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . Legacies of British Slave-ownership. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [2] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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