Richard Wingfield

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Person human Q7330041
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Richard Wingfield

Summary

Richard Wingfield is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1450[2]. He died on January 1, 1525[3]. He worked as a diplomat[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (255 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Richard Wingfield was born on January 1, 1450[2].
  • Richard Wingfield died on January 1, 1525[3].
  • Richard Wingfield's father was John Wingfield[6].
  • Richard Wingfield's mother was Elizabeth FitzLewis[7].
  • Richard Wingfield was married to Bridget Wingfield[8].
  • Richard Wingfield was married to Catherine Woodville, Duchess of Buckingham[9].
  • A child of Richard Wingfield was Thomas Maria Wingfield[10].
  • A child of Richard Wingfield was Charles Wingfield[11].
  • Richard Wingfield's professions included diplomat[4].
  • Richard Wingfield held the position of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[12].
  • Richard Wingfield received the Knight of the Garter[13].
  • Richard Wingfield is recorded as male[14].
  • Richard Wingfield's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Richard Wingfield's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[16].
  • Richard Wingfield's family name is recorded as Wingfield[17].
  • Richard Wingfield's given name is recorded as Richard[18].
  • Richard Wingfield's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • Richard Wingfield's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20].
  • Richard Wingfield's described by source is recorded as Contemporaries of Erasmus (vol. 3)[21].
  • Richard Wingfield's significant person is recorded as Erasmus[22].
  • Richard Wingfield's sibling is recorded as Humphrey Wingfield[23].
  • Richard Wingfield's sibling is recorded as Robert Wingfield[24].

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Origins and Family

Richard Wingfield was born on January 1, 1450[2]. His father was John Wingfield[6]. His mother was Elizabeth FitzLewis[7].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Wingfield worked as a diplomat[4]. He held the position of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[12].

Recognition

Richard Wingfield received the Knight of the Garter[13].

Personal Life

Spouses include Bridget Wingfield[8], a lady-in-waiting[25] and Catherine Woodville, Duchess of Buckingham[9], 1458–1497[26], of Kingdom of England[27]. Children include Thomas Maria Wingfield[10], 1516–1557[28] and Charles Wingfield[11].

Death and Burial

Richard Wingfield died on January 1, 1525[3].

Why It Matters

Richard Wingfield ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (255 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Richard Wingfield's parents?

Richard Wingfield's father was John Wingfield[6]. Richard Wingfield's mother was Elizabeth FitzLewis[7].

Who was Richard Wingfield married to?

Richard Wingfield's spouses include Bridget Wingfield[8] and Catherine Woodville, Duchess of Buckingham[9].

What did Richard Wingfield do for work?

Richard Wingfield worked as diplomat[4].

What awards did Richard Wingfield receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] ↑ . 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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  1. 8w ago · Printstream · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Richard
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    Family name → Wingfield
    Date of death → +1525-01-01T00:00:00Z
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