Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam

British politician, art collector, and museum founder (1745-1816)
Person human Q7325692
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Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam

Summary

Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam is a human[1]. He was born on August 1, 1745[2]. He died in London[3]. He died on February 4, 1816[4]. He worked as a musicologist[5], politician[6], and art collector[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam died in London[3].
  • Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam was born on August 1, 1745[2].
  • Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam died on February 4, 1816[4].
  • Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam's father was Richard FitzWilliam, 6th Viscount FitzWilliam[9].
  • Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam's mother was Catherine Decker[10].
  • Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam's professions included musicologist[5].
  • Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam's professions included politician[6].
  • Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam's professions included art collector[7].
  • Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[12].
  • Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[14].
  • Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of Great Britain[15].
  • Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam was educated at Trinity Hall[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam is Fitzwilliam Museum[17].
  • Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam received the Fellow of the Royal Society[18].
  • Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam was a member of Royal Society[19].
  • Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam is recorded as male[20].
  • Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam's Commons category is recorded as Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam[22].
  • Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam's family name is recorded as FitzWilliam[23].
  • Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam's given name is recorded as Richard[24].
  • Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam's work location is recorded as London[25].
  • Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam was born on August 1, 1745[2]. His father was Richard FitzWilliam, 6th Viscount FitzWilliam[9]. His mother was Catherine Decker[10].

Education

Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam's education included a stint at Trinity Hall[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musicologist[5], politician[6], and art collector[7]. Positions held include member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30]; member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1802[33]; member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[14]; and member of the 18th Parliament of Great Britain[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam is Fitzwilliam Museum[17].

Recognition

Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam received the Fellow of the Royal Society[18].

Death and Burial

Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam died on February 4, 1816[4]. He passed away in London[3].

Why It Matters

Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where did Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam die?

Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam passed away in London[3].

Who were Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam's parents?

Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam's father was Richard FitzWilliam, 6th Viscount FitzWilliam[9]. Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam's mother was Catherine Decker[10].

What did Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam do for work?

Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam worked as musicologist[5], politician[6], and art collector[7].

Where did Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam go to school?

Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam was educated at Trinity Hall[16].

What awards did Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [2] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . 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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Pigsonthewing · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Notable work Fitzwilliam Museum
    Position held member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain +1
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