Richard Raynsford

English politician (1605–1680)
Person human Q7328613
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Richard Raynsford

Summary

Richard Raynsford is a human[1]. His place of birth was Northamptonshire[2]. He was born on January 1, 1605[3]. He died in Dallington[4]. He died on January 1, 1680[5]. He worked as a judge[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Northamptonshire[2], Richard Raynsford…
  • Richard Raynsford passed away in Dallington[4].
  • Richard Raynsford was born on January 1, 1605[3].
  • Richard Raynsford died on January 1, 1680[5].
  • Richard Raynsford's father was Robert Raynsford[9].
  • Richard Raynsford's mother was Mary Kirton[10].
  • Richard Raynsford was married to Catherine Clerke[11].
  • A child of Richard Raynsford was Richard Rainsford[12].
  • Richard Raynsford held citizenship in Kingdom of England[13].
  • Richard Raynsford worked as a judge[6].
  • Richard Raynsford's professions included politician[7].
  • Richard Raynsford held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[14].
  • Richard Raynsford held the position of Member of the April 1660 Parliament[15].
  • Richard Raynsford held the position of Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[16].
  • Richard Raynsford received the Knight Bachelor[17].
  • Richard Raynsford was a member of Cavalier Parliament[18].
  • Richard Raynsford is recorded as male[19].
  • Richard Raynsford's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Richard Raynsford's Commons category is recorded as Richard Rainsford[21].
  • Richard Raynsford's family name is recorded as Raynsford[22].
  • Richard Raynsford's given name is recorded as Richard[23].
  • Richard Raynsford's depicted by is recorded as Sir Richard Rainsford[24].
  • Richard Raynsford's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • Richard Raynsford's sibling is recorded as Edward Raynsford[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Northamptonshire[2], Richard Raynsford… he was born on January 1, 1605[3]. His father was Robert Raynsford[9]. His mother was Mary Kirton[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[14], Member of the April 1660 Parliament[15], and Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[16].

Recognition

Richard Raynsford received the Knight Bachelor[17].

Personal Life

Richard Raynsford was married to Catherine Clerke[11]. A child of him was Richard Rainsford[12].

Death and Burial

Richard Raynsford died on January 1, 1680[5]. He passed away in Dallington[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Raynsford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Richard Raynsford born?

Richard Raynsford's place of birth was Northamptonshire[2].

Where did Richard Raynsford die?

Richard Raynsford died in Dallington[4].

Who were Richard Raynsford's parents?

Richard Raynsford's father was Robert Raynsford[9]. Richard Raynsford's mother was Mary Kirton[10].

Who was Richard Raynsford married to?

Richard Raynsford's spouses include Catherine Clerke[11].

What did Richard Raynsford do for work?

Richard Raynsford worked as judge[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Richard Raynsford receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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