Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr.

American politician (1860–1925)
Person human Q7325555
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Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr.

Summary

Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. is a human[1]. Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. was born in Austin[2]. Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. was born on August 13, 1860[3]. Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. passed away in Richmond[4]. Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. died on October 23, 1925[5]. Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. worked as a politician[6]. Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (163 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr.'s place of birth was Austin[2].
  • Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. died in Richmond[4].
  • Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. was born on August 13, 1860[3].
  • Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. died on October 23, 1925[5].
  • Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr.'s father was William Byrd[8].
  • Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr.'s mother was Jennie Meriwether Rives[9].
  • Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. was married to Ellinor Bolling Flood[10].
  • A child of Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. was Richard E. Byrd[11].
  • A child of Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. was Harry F. Byrd[12].
  • Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. worked as a politician[6].
  • Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. held the position of member of the Virginia House of Delegates[14].
  • Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr.'s education included a stint at University of Virginia[15].
  • Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr.'s education included a stint at University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law[16].
  • Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. is recorded as male[17].
  • Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr.'s instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. was affiliated with the Democratic Party[19].
  • Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr.'s family name is recorded as Byrd[20].
  • Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr.'s given name is recorded as Richard[21].
  • Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr.'s languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].

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Origins and Family

Born in Austin[2], Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr.… Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. was born on August 13, 1860[3]. Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr.'s father was William Byrd[8]. His mother was Jennie Meriwether Rives[9].

Education

Educated at University of Virginia[15], a public research university[23], in United States[24], founded in 1819[25], headquartered in Charlottesville[26] and University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law[16], a law school[27], in United States[28], founded in 1816[29].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr.'s professions included politician[6]. Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. held the position of member of the Virginia House of Delegates[14].

Personal Life

Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. was married to Ellinor Bolling Flood[10]. Children include Richard E. Byrd[11], an explorer[30], 1888–1957[31], of United States[32], awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross[33] and Harry F. Byrd[12], a politician[34], 1887–1966[35], of United States[36]. Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. was affiliated with the Democratic Party[19].

Death and Burial

Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. died on October 23, 1925[5]. Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. passed away in Richmond[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (163 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. born?

Born in Austin[2], Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr.…

Where did Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. die?

Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. died in Richmond[4].

Who were Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr.'s parents?

Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr.'s father was William Byrd[8]. Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr.'s mother was Jennie Meriwether Rives[9].

Who was Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. married to?

Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr.'s spouses include Ellinor Bolling Flood[10].

What did Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. do for work?

Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. worked as politician[6].

Where did Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. go to school?

Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr. was educated at University of Virginia[15] and University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law[16].

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  5. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  9. [14] . history.house.virginia.gov. history.house.virginia.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . history.house.virginia.gov. history.house.virginia.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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