Richard Fortescue

English Member of Parliament and prominent land-owner
Person human Q7325735
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Richard Fortescue

Summary

Richard Fortescue is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1517[2]. He died on January 1, 1570[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Richard Fortescue was born on January 1, 1517[2].
  • Richard Fortescue died on January 1, 1570[3].
  • Richard Fortescue's father was Bartholomew Fortescue[6].
  • Richard Fortescue's mother was Ellen Moore[7].
  • Among Richard Fortescue's spouses was Joan Moreton[8].
  • A child of Richard Fortescue was Hugh Fortescue[9].
  • Richard Fortescue held citizenship in Kingdom of England[10].
  • Richard Fortescue worked as a politician[4].
  • Richard Fortescue held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[11].
  • Richard Fortescue held the position of Member of the 1545-47 Parliament[12].
  • Richard Fortescue is recorded as male[13].
  • Richard Fortescue's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Richard Fortescue's family name is recorded as Fortescue[15].
  • Richard Fortescue's given name is recorded as Richard[16].

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Origins and Family

Richard Fortescue was born on January 1, 1517[2]. His father was Bartholomew Fortescue[6]. His mother was Ellen Moore[7].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Fortescue's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[11] and Member of the 1545-47 Parliament[12].

Personal Life

Richard Fortescue was married to Joan Moreton[8]. A child of him was Hugh Fortescue[9].

Death and Burial

Richard Fortescue died on January 1, 1570[3].

Why It Matters

Richard Fortescue ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Richard Fortescue's parents?

Richard Fortescue's father was Bartholomew Fortescue[6]. Richard Fortescue's mother was Ellen Moore[7].

Who was Richard Fortescue married to?

Richard Fortescue's spouses include Joan Moreton[8].

What did Richard Fortescue do for work?

Richard Fortescue worked as politician[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . wikidata.org.
  11. [2] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . genealogics.org. genealogics.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 21d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Joan Moreton
    Date of birth +1517-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of England
    Position held Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1545-47 Parliament
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