Richard Edgcumbe
English courtier and politician (1499-1562)
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Summary
Richard Edgcumbe was born on January 1, 1499[1]. He died on February 11, 1562[2]. He worked as a politician[3]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Maker[5]
- Father: Peter Edgecumbe[6]
- Mother: Jane Durnford[7]
- Spouse: Winifred Essex[8], Elizabeth Arundell[9]
- Child: Peter Edgcumbe[10], Elizabeth Carew[11], Catherine Edgcumbe[12]
- Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13], Member of the 1542-44 Parliament[14], Member of the 1547-1552 Parliament[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[17]
- Family name: Edgcumbe[18], Q112601172[19]
- Given name: Richard[20]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21]
- Name in native language: Sir Richard Edgcumbe[22]
Why It Matters
Richard Edgcumbe is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
FAQs
Who were Richard Edgcumbe's parents?
Richard Edgcumbe's father was Peter Edgecumbe[6]. Richard Edgcumbe's mother was Jane Durnford[7].
Who was Richard Edgcumbe married to?
Richard Edgcumbe's spouses include Winifred Essex[8] and Elizabeth Arundell[9].
What did Richard Edgcumbe do for work?
Richard Edgcumbe worked as a politician[3].