Richard Ponsonby

Irish bishop
Person human Q7328473
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Richard Ponsonby

Summary

Richard Ponsonby is a human[1]. He was born on +1772-01-01T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1853-10-27T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a priest[4].

Key Facts

  • Richard Ponsonby was born on +1772-01-01T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Richard Ponsonby died on +1853-10-27T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Richard Ponsonby died on +1853-01-01T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Richard Ponsonby's father was William Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby[6].
  • Richard Ponsonby's mother was Louisa Molesworth[7].
  • Among Richard Ponsonby's spouses was Frances Staples[8].
  • A child of Richard Ponsonby was William Brabazon Ponsonby, 4th Baron Ponsonby of Imokilly[9].
  • A child of Richard Ponsonby was Emily Augusta Grace Ponsonby[10].
  • Richard Ponsonby's professions included priest[4].
  • Richard Ponsonby held the position of Bishop of Derry and Raphoe[11].
  • Richard Ponsonby held the position of Bishop of Derry[12].
  • Richard Ponsonby held the position of Bishop of Killaloe and Kilfenora[13].
  • Richard Ponsonby's education included a stint at Kilkenny College[14].
  • Richard Ponsonby is recorded as male[15].
  • Richard Ponsonby's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Richard Ponsonby's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 315944632[17].
  • Richard Ponsonby's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/03cq6n0[18].
  • Richard Ponsonby's family name is recorded as Ponsonby[19].
  • Richard Ponsonby's given name is recorded as Richard[20].
  • Richard Ponsonby's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Richard Ponsonby's Oxford Dictionary of National Biography ID is recorded as 22501[22].
  • Richard Ponsonby's British Museum person or institution ID is recorded as 205776[23].
  • Richard Ponsonby's WikiTree person ID is recorded as Ponsonby-219[24].
  • Richard Ponsonby's LBT person ID is recorded as RiPonso1853[25].
  • Richard Ponsonby's UK National Archives ID is recorded as F53572[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Ponsonby was born on +1772-01-01T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was William Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby[6]. His mother was Louisa Molesworth[7].

Education

Richard Ponsonby's education included a stint at Kilkenny College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Ponsonby worked as a priest[4]. Positions held include Bishop of Derry and Raphoe[11], Bishop of Derry[12], and Bishop of Killaloe and Kilfenora[13].

Personal Life

Among Richard Ponsonby's spouses was Frances Staples[8]. Children include William Brabazon Ponsonby, 4th Baron Ponsonby of Imokilly[9] and Emily Augusta Grace Ponsonby[10], 1821–1865[27].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1853-10-27T00:00:00Z[3] and +1853-01-01T00:00:00Z[5].

FAQs

Who were Richard Ponsonby's parents?

Richard Ponsonby's father was William Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby[6]. Richard Ponsonby's mother was Louisa Molesworth[7].

Who was Richard Ponsonby married to?

Richard Ponsonby's spouses include Frances Staples[8].

What did Richard Ponsonby do for work?

Richard Ponsonby worked as priest[4].

Where did Richard Ponsonby go to school?

Richard Ponsonby was educated at Kilkenny College[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [2] . Lord Byron and his Times. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Lord Byron and his Times. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . 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

Class ancestry

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

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