Richard Needham

British former politician (born 1942)
Person human Q7328015
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Richard Needham

Summary

Richard Needham is a human[1]. He was born on January 29, 1942[2]. He worked as a politician[3]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[4]

Key Facts

  • Richard Needham was born on January 29, 1942[2].
  • Richard Needham was born on January 1942[5].
  • Richard Needham's father was Francis Needham, 5th Earl of Kilmorey[6].
  • Richard Needham's mother was Helen Bridget Fandel-Phillips[7].
  • Richard Needham was married to Sigrid Juliane Thiessen-Gairdner[8].
  • A child of Richard Needham was Robert Francis John Needham, Viscount Newry and Mourne[9].
  • A child of Richard Needham was Andrew Francis Needham[10].
  • A child of Richard Needham was Lady Christina Clare Needham[11].
  • Richard Needham held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Richard Needham's professions included politician[3].
  • Richard Needham held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[13].
  • Richard Needham's education included a stint at Eton College[14].
  • Richard Needham received the Knight Bachelor[15].
  • Richard Needham is recorded as male[16].
  • Richard Needham's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Richard Needham's noble title is recorded as count[18].
  • Richard Needham was affiliated with the Conservative Party[19].
  • Richard Needham's honorific prefix is recorded as The Right Honourable[20].
  • Richard Needham's residence is recorded as Croft House[21].
  • Richard Needham's family name is recorded as Needham[22].
  • Richard Needham's given name is recorded as Richard[23].
  • Richard Needham's work location is recorded as London[24].
  • Richard Needham's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Richard Needham's name in native language is recorded as Richard Needham[26].
  • Richard Needham's candidacy in election is recorded as 1979 United Kingdom general election[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include January 29, 1942[2] and January 1942[5]. Richard Needham's father was Francis Needham, 5th Earl of Kilmorey[6]. His mother was Helen Bridget Fandel-Phillips[7].

Education

Richard Needham's education included a stint at Eton College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Needham's professions included politician[3]. He held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[13].

Recognition

Richard Needham received the Knight Bachelor[15].

Personal Life

Among Richard Needham's spouses was Sigrid Juliane Thiessen-Gairdner[8]. Children include Robert Francis John Needham, Viscount Newry and Mourne[9]; Andrew Francis Needham[10], b. 1969[28], of United Kingdom[29]; and Lady Christina Clare Needham[11]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[19].

Why It Matters

Richard Needham ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[4]

FAQs

Who were Richard Needham's parents?

Richard Needham's father was Francis Needham, 5th Earl of Kilmorey[6]. Richard Needham's mother was Helen Bridget Fandel-Phillips[7].

Who was Richard Needham married to?

Richard Needham's spouses include Sigrid Juliane Thiessen-Gairdner[8].

What did Richard Needham do for work?

Richard Needham worked as politician[3].

Where did Richard Needham go to school?

Richard Needham was educated at Eton College[14].

What awards did Richard Needham receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [4] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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