Richard Colvin

British politician (1856-1936)
Person human Q7324846
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Richard Colvin

Summary

Richard Colvin is a human[1]. He was born on August 4, 1856[2]. He died on January 17, 1936[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Richard Colvin was born on August 4, 1856[2].
  • Richard Colvin died on January 17, 1936[3].
  • Burial took place at Cheshunt[6].
  • Richard Colvin's father was Beale Blackwell Colvin[7].
  • Among Richard Colvin's spouses was Lady Gwendoline Rous[8].
  • Richard Colvin held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Richard Colvin held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Richard Colvin worked as a politician[4].
  • Richard Colvin held the position of member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[11].
  • Richard Colvin held the position of member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[12].
  • Richard Colvin held the position of member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • Richard Colvin held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Essex[14].
  • Richard Colvin held the position of High Sheriff of Essex[15].
  • Richard Colvin's education included a stint at Trinity College[16].
  • Richard Colvin's education included a stint at Eton College[17].
  • Richard Colvin received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[18].
  • Richard Colvin is recorded as male[19].
  • Richard Colvin's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Richard Colvin was affiliated with the Conservative Party[21].
  • Richard Colvin's military branch is recorded as British Army[22].
  • Richard Colvin's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier general[23].
  • Richard Colvin's residence is recorded as Pishiobury Park Mansion And Attached Offices And Garden Walls And Norman Gateway[24].
  • Richard Colvin's residence is recorded as Felix Hall[25].
  • Richard Colvin was part of the conflict Second Boer War[26].
  • Richard Colvin's family name is recorded as Colvin[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard Colvin was born on August 4, 1856[2]. His father was Beale Blackwell Colvin[7].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[16], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Eton College[17], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Colvin worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[11], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1922[37]; member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1918[40]; member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1910[43]; Lord Lieutenant of Essex[14], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45]; and High Sheriff of Essex[15], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47].

Recognition

Richard Colvin received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[18].

Personal Life

Richard Colvin was married to Lady Gwendoline Rous[8]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[21].

Death and Burial

Richard Colvin died on January 17, 1936[3]. Burial took place at Cheshunt[6].

Why It Matters

Richard Colvin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Richard Colvin's parents?

Richard Colvin's father was Beale Blackwell Colvin[7].

Who was Richard Colvin married to?

Richard Colvin's spouses include Lady Gwendoline Rous[8].

What did Richard Colvin do for work?

Richard Colvin worked as politician[4].

Where did Richard Colvin go to school?

Richard Colvin was educated at Trinity College[16] and Eton College[17].

What awards did Richard Colvin receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [11] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  11. [15] ↑ . The London Gazette 26036. wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [2] ↑ . sbwhistory.com. sbwhistory.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
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