Richard Onslow

English Member of Parliament, died 1664
Person human Q7328183
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Richard Onslow

Summary

Richard Onslow is a human[1]. He was born on 1601[2]. He died on May 19, 1664[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Richard Onslow was born on 1601[2].
  • Richard Onslow died on May 19, 1664[3].
  • Richard Onslow's father was Sir Edward Onslow[6].
  • Richard Onslow's mother was Isabel Shirley[7].
  • Richard Onslow was married to Elizabeth Strangeways[8].
  • A child of Richard Onslow was Sir Arthur Onslow, 1st Baronet[9].
  • A child of Richard Onslow was Denzil Onslow[10].
  • A child of Richard Onslow was Elizabeth Onslow[11].
  • A child of Richard Onslow was Sir Henry Onslow[12].
  • Richard Onslow held citizenship in Kingdom of England[13].
  • Richard Onslow's professions included politician[4].
  • Richard Onslow held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[14].
  • Richard Onslow held the position of Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[15].
  • Richard Onslow held the position of Member of the April 1640 Parliament[16].
  • Richard Onslow held the position of Member of the 1640-42 Parliament[17].
  • Richard Onslow held the position of Member of the Second Protectorate Parliament[18].
  • Richard Onslow held the position of Member of the First Protectorate Parliament[19].
  • Richard Onslow was educated at Jesus College[20].
  • Richard Onslow was a member of Short Parliament[21].
  • Richard Onslow was a member of Cavalier Parliament[22].
  • Richard Onslow is recorded as male[23].
  • Richard Onslow's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Richard Onslow's family name is recorded as Onslow[25].
  • Richard Onslow's given name is recorded as Richard[26].
  • Richard Onslow's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard Onslow was born on 1601[2]. His father was Sir Edward Onslow[6]. His mother was Isabel Shirley[7].

Education

Richard Onslow's education included a stint at Jesus College[20].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Onslow worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[14]; Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[15]; Member of the April 1640 Parliament[16]; Member of the 1640-42 Parliament[17]; Member of the Second Protectorate Parliament[18], a position[28], founded in 1656[29]; and Member of the First Protectorate Parliament[19], a position[30], founded in 1654[31].

Personal Life

Richard Onslow was married to Elizabeth Strangeways[8]. Children include Sir Arthur Onslow, 1st Baronet[9], a politician[32], 1622–1688[33], of Kingdom of England[34]; Denzil Onslow[10], a politician[35], 1642–1721[36], of Kingdom of England[37]; Elizabeth Onslow[11]; and Sir Henry Onslow[12].

Death and Burial

Richard Onslow died on May 19, 1664[3].

Why It Matters

Richard Onslow ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Richard Onslow's parents?

Richard Onslow's father was Sir Edward Onslow[6]. Richard Onslow's mother was Isabel Shirley[7].

Who was Richard Onslow married to?

Richard Onslow's spouses include Elizabeth Strangeways[8].

What did Richard Onslow do for work?

Richard Onslow worked as politician[4].

Where did Richard Onslow go to school?

Richard Onslow was educated at Jesus College[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . historyofparliamentonline.org. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [2] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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