Richard Greaves Townley

British politician 1786-1855
Person human Q7326040
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Richard Greaves Townley

Summary

Richard Greaves Townley is a human[1]. He was born on July 20, 1786[2]. He died on May 5, 1855[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • Richard Greaves Townley was born on July 20, 1786[2].
  • Richard Greaves Townley died on May 5, 1855[3].
  • Richard Greaves Townley's father was Richard Greaves Townley[5].
  • Richard Greaves Townley's mother was Margaret Gale[6].
  • A child of Richard Greaves Townley was Charles Watson Townley[7].
  • A child of Richard Greaves Townley was William Gale Townley[8].
  • Richard Greaves Townley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Richard Greaves Townley held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[10].
  • Richard Greaves Townley's professions included politician[4].
  • Richard Greaves Townley held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[11].
  • Richard Greaves Townley held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12].
  • Richard Greaves Townley held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • Richard Greaves Townley held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • Richard Greaves Townley held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Richard Greaves Townley was educated at Eton College[16].
  • Richard Greaves Townley is recorded as male[17].
  • Richard Greaves Townley's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Richard Greaves Townley's family name is recorded as Townley[19].
  • Richard Greaves Townley's given name is recorded as Richard[20].
  • Richard Greaves Townley's given name is recorded as Greaves[21].
  • Richard Greaves Townley's work location is recorded as London[22].
  • Richard Greaves Townley's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Richard Greaves Townley's owner of is recorded as Belfield Hall[24].
  • Richard Greaves Townley's candidacy in election is recorded as 1837 United Kingdom general election[25].
  • Richard Greaves Townley's candidacy in election is recorded as 1847 United Kingdom general election[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Greaves Townley was born on July 20, 1786[2]. His father was he[5]. His mother was Margaret Gale[6].

Education

Richard Greaves Townley's education included a stint at Eton College[16].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Greaves Townley's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[11], a position[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1847[29]; member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1837[32]; member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1835[35]; member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1832[38]; and member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1831[41].

Personal Life

Children include Charles Watson Townley[7], 1824–1893[42] and William Gale Townley[8], 1827–1869[43].

Death and Burial

Richard Greaves Townley died on May 5, 1855[3].

FAQs

Who were Richard Greaves Townley's parents?

Richard Greaves Townley's father was Richard Greaves Townley[5]. Richard Greaves Townley's mother was Margaret Gale[6].

What did Richard Greaves Townley do for work?

Richard Greaves Townley worked as politician[4].

Where did Richard Greaves Townley go to school?

Richard Greaves Townley was educated at Eton College[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . historyofparliamentonline.org. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [2] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 17d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Owner of Belfield Hall
    Given name Richard, Greaves
    Rush parliamentary archive id 6017
    Hansard (1803–2005) id mr-richard-townley
    + 24 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P14397]]: 4781, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/258229|batch #258229]]"
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