Richard Cornwall

English politician; (1493-1569/1595)
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Richard Cornwall

Summary

Richard Cornwall is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1493[2]. He died on June 14, 1569[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • Richard Cornwall was born on January 1, 1493[2].
  • Richard Cornwall died on June 14, 1569[3].
  • Richard Cornwall is buried at St Mary's Church, Burford[5].
  • Richard Cornwall's father was Thomas Cornwall[6].
  • Richard Cornwall's mother was Anne Corbet[7].
  • Richard Cornwall was married to Janet Wogan[8].
  • A child of Richard Cornwall was Edmund Cornwall[9].
  • A child of Richard Cornwall was Thomas Cornwall[10].
  • Richard Cornwall held citizenship in Kingdom of England[11].
  • Richard Cornwall's professions included politician[4].
  • Richard Cornwall held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[12].
  • Richard Cornwall held the position of Member of the 1545-47 Parliament[13].
  • Richard Cornwall held the position of Member of the 1555 Parliament[14].
  • Richard Cornwall held the position of High Sheriff of Shropshire[15].
  • Richard Cornwall held the position of High Sheriff of Shropshire[16].
  • Richard Cornwall held the position of High Sheriff of Shropshire[17].
  • Richard Cornwall is recorded as male[18].
  • Richard Cornwall's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Richard Cornwall's residence is recorded as Burford[20].
  • Richard Cornwall's family name is recorded as Cornwall[21].
  • Richard Cornwall's given name is recorded as Richard[22].

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Origins and Family

Richard Cornwall was born on January 1, 1493[2]. His father was Thomas Cornwall[6]. His mother was Anne Corbet[7].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Cornwall worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[12]; Member of the 1545-47 Parliament[13]; Member of the 1555 Parliament[14]; and High Sheriff of Shropshire[15], a position[23], in United Kingdom[24].

Personal Life

Among Richard Cornwall's spouses was Janet Wogan[8]. Children include Edmund Cornwall[9] and Thomas Cornwall[10], 1538–1615[25].

Death and Burial

Richard Cornwall died on June 14, 1569[3]. Burial took place at St Mary's Church, Burford[5].

FAQs

Who were Richard Cornwall's parents?

Richard Cornwall's father was Thomas Cornwall[6]. Richard Cornwall's mother was Anne Corbet[7].

Who was Richard Cornwall married to?

Richard Cornwall's spouses include Janet Wogan[8].

What did Richard Cornwall do for work?

Richard Cornwall worked as politician[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 8d ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Child Edmund Cornwall, Thomas Cornwall
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