Richard Townsend

English soldier and politician
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Richard Townsend

Summary

Richard Townsend is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1618[2]. He died on January 1, 1692[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • Richard Townsend was born on January 1, 1618[2].
  • Richard Townsend died on January 1, 1692[3].
  • Among Richard Townsend's spouses was Hildegardis Hyde[5].
  • Among Richard Townsend's spouses was Mary Townsend[6].
  • A child of Richard Townsend was John Townsend[7].
  • A child of Richard Townsend was Horatio Townsend[8].
  • A child of Richard Townsend was unknown daughter Townsend[9].
  • A child of Richard Townsend was Francis Townsend[10].
  • A child of Richard Townsend was Kingston Townsend[11].
  • A child of Richard Townsend was Cornelius Townsend[12].
  • Richard Townsend's professions included politician[4].
  • Richard Townsend held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[13].
  • Richard Townsend is recorded as male[14].
  • Richard Townsend's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Richard Townsend's family name is recorded as Townsend[16].
  • Richard Townsend's given name is recorded as Richard[17].
  • Richard Townsend's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18].

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Origins and Family

Richard Townsend was born on January 1, 1618[2].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Townsend's professions included politician[4]. He held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[13].

Personal Life

Spouses include Hildegardis Hyde[5] and Mary Townsend[6]. Children include John Townsend[7], Horatio Townsend[8], unknown daughter Townsend[9], Francis Townsend[10], Kingston Townsend[11], and Cornelius Townsend[12].

Death and Burial

Richard Townsend died on January 1, 1692[3].

FAQs

Who was Richard Townsend married to?

Richard Townsend's spouses include Hildegardis Hyde[5] and Mary Townsend[6].

What did Richard Townsend do for work?

Richard Townsend worked as politician[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Dictionary of Irish Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 19d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id 27614
    Child John Townsend, Horatio Townsend, unknown daughter Townsend +11
    Geni.com profile id 6000000007286617548
    Fast id 466940
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