Richard Edgcumbe

(1443-1489)
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Richard Edgcumbe

Summary

Richard Edgcumbe is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cornwall[2]. He was born on January 1, 1443[3]. He passed away in Morlaix[4]. He died on September 8, 1489[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], and courtier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Richard Edgcumbe was born in Cornwall[2].
  • Richard Edgcumbe passed away in Morlaix[4].
  • Richard Edgcumbe was born on January 1, 1443[3].
  • Richard Edgcumbe died on September 8, 1489[5].
  • Richard Edgcumbe's father was Peter Edgcombe[10].
  • Richard Edgcumbe's mother was Elizabeth Holland[11].
  • Richard Edgcumbe was married to Joan Tremayne[12].
  • A child of Richard Edgcumbe was Peter Edgecumbe[13].
  • A child of Richard Edgcumbe was Margaret Edgcombe[14].
  • A child of Richard Edgcumbe was Agnes Edgcombe[15].
  • A child of Richard Edgcumbe was Elizabeth Edgcombe[16].
  • Richard Edgcumbe's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Richard Edgcumbe worked as a politician[7].
  • Richard Edgcumbe worked as a courtier[8].
  • Richard Edgcumbe held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[17].
  • Richard Edgcumbe held the position of Member of the 1467-68 Parliament[18].
  • Richard Edgcumbe held the position of Member of the 1485-86 Parliament[19].
  • Richard Edgcumbe held the position of Ambassador of the Kingdom of England to the Kingdom of Scotland[20].
  • Richard Edgcumbe is recorded as male[21].
  • Richard Edgcumbe's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Richard Edgcumbe's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[23].
  • Richard Edgcumbe's family name is recorded as Edgcumbe[24].
  • Richard Edgcumbe's given name is recorded as Richard[25].
  • Richard Edgcumbe's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Richard Edgcumbe's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Sir Richard Edgcumbe'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Edgcumbe's place of birth was Cornwall[2]. He was born on January 1, 1443[3]. His father was Peter Edgcombe[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Holland[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], and courtier[8]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[17], Member of the 1467-68 Parliament[18], Member of the 1485-86 Parliament[19], and Ambassador of the Kingdom of England to the Kingdom of Scotland[20].

Personal Life

Among Richard Edgcumbe's spouses was Joan Tremayne[12]. Children include Peter Edgecumbe[13], a politician[28], 1477–1539[29]; Margaret Edgcombe[14]; Agnes Edgcombe[15], b. 1473[30]; and Elizabeth Edgcombe[16], b. 1485[31].

Death and Burial

Richard Edgcumbe died on September 8, 1489[5]. He passed away in Morlaix[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Edgcumbe ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Richard Edgcumbe born?

Richard Edgcumbe's place of birth was Cornwall[2].

Where did Richard Edgcumbe die?

Richard Edgcumbe died in Morlaix[4].

Who were Richard Edgcumbe's parents?

Richard Edgcumbe's father was Peter Edgcombe[10]. Richard Edgcumbe's mother was Elizabeth Holland[11].

Who was Richard Edgcumbe married to?

Richard Edgcumbe's spouses include Joan Tremayne[12].

What did Richard Edgcumbe do for work?

Richard Edgcumbe worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], and courtier[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 4
    Occupation → diplomat, politician, courtier
    Wikipedia languages → ['de', 'en', 'fr', 'ru']
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Cornwall
    Position held → Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1467-68 Parliament, Member of the 1485-86 Parliament +1
    Child → Peter Edgecumbe, Margaret Edgcombe, Agnes Edgcombe +1
    Occupation → diplomat, politician, courtier
    + 28 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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