Richard Morrison

English scholar and diplomat
Person human Q7327910
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Richard Morrison

Summary

Richard Morrison is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1510[2]. He died in Strasbourg[3]. He died on January 1, 1556[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Richard Morrison died in Strasbourg[3].
  • Richard Morrison was born on January 1, 1510[2].
  • Richard Morrison died on January 1, 1556[4].
  • Richard Morrison died on March 17, 1556[8].
  • Richard Morrison's father was Thomas Morrison[9].
  • Richard Morrison's mother was unknown daughter Merry[10].
  • Among Richard Morrison's spouses was Bridget Hussey[11].
  • A child of Richard Morrison was Elizabeth Morrison[12].
  • A child of Richard Morrison was Jane Sibella Morrison[13].
  • A child of Richard Morrison was Charles Morison[14].
  • Richard Morrison's professions included diplomat[5].
  • Richard Morrison worked as a politician[6].
  • Richard Morrison held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15].
  • Richard Morrison held the position of Member of the 1547-1552 Parliament[16].
  • Richard Morrison received the Knight Bachelor[17].
  • Richard Morrison is recorded as male[18].
  • Richard Morrison's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Richard Morrison's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[20].
  • Richard Morrison's family name is recorded as Morrison[21].
  • Richard Morrison's given name is recorded as Richard[22].
  • Richard Morrison's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • Richard Morrison's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Richard Morrison's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as TP updated between September 2019 and August 2020[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Morrison was born on January 1, 1510[2]. His father was Thomas Morrison[9]. His mother was unknown daughter Merry[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[5] and politician[6]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15] and Member of the 1547-1552 Parliament[16].

Recognition

Richard Morrison received the Knight Bachelor[17].

Personal Life

Richard Morrison was married to Bridget Hussey[11]. Children include Elizabeth Morrison[12]; Jane Sibella Morrison[13], 1552–1615[26]; and Charles Morison[14], a politician[27], 1549–1599[28].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1556[4] and March 17, 1556[8]. Richard Morrison passed away in Strasbourg[3].

Why It Matters

Richard Morrison ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where did Richard Morrison die?

Richard Morrison passed away in Strasbourg[3].

Who were Richard Morrison's parents?

Richard Morrison's father was Thomas Morrison[9]. Richard Morrison's mother was unknown daughter Merry[10].

Who was Richard Morrison married to?

Richard Morrison's spouses include Bridget Hussey[11].

What did Richard Morrison do for work?

Richard Morrison worked as diplomat[5] and politician[6].

What awards did Richard Morrison receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . 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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