Sir Richard Wallace, 1st Baronet
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Summary
Sir Richard Wallace, 1st Baronet was born on June 21, 1818[1], in London[2]. He died on July 20, 1890[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as an art collector[5], philanthropist[6], and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,009 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Paris[9]
- Place of death: Abbeville[10], Château de Bagatelle[11]
- Date of birth: July 26, 1818[12]
- Place of burial: Père Lachaise Cemetery[13], Richard Wallace's tomb[14]
- Father: Richard Seymour-Conway, 4th Marquess of Hertford[15]
- Mother: Elizabeth Agnes Dunlop-Wallace[16]
- Spouse: Julie Amelie Charlotte Castelnau[17]
- Child: Edmond Wallace[18]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19]
- Position held: member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22]
- Notable work: Wallace Collection[23]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[24], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Noble title: Wallace baronets[27]
- Member of political party: Conservative Party[28]
- Commons category: Sir Richard Wallace[29]
- Unmarried partner: Apollonie Sabatier[30]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[31]
- Family name: Wallace[32]
- Given name: Richard[33]
- Topic's main category: Category:Sir Richard Wallace[34]
- Commons gallery: Sir Richard Wallace, 1st Baronet[35]
- Work location: London[36]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[37], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[38], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Sir Richard Wallace, 1st Baronet include Wallace Collection[41], a historic house museum[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1900[44], headquartered in London[45] and Wallace fountain[46], in France[47], founded in 1872[48].
Why It Matters
Sir Richard Wallace, 1st Baronet has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Entities named for him include Wallace Collection[41], a historic house museum[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1900[44], headquartered in London[45] and Wallace fountain[46], in France[47], founded in 1872[48].
FAQs
Where was Sir Richard Wallace, 1st Baronet born?
Sir Richard Wallace, 1st Baronet was born in London[2].
Where did Sir Richard Wallace, 1st Baronet die?
Sir Richard Wallace, 1st Baronet died in Paris[4].
Who were Sir Richard Wallace, 1st Baronet's parents?
Sir Richard Wallace, 1st Baronet's father was Richard Seymour-Conway, 4th Marquess of Hertford[15]. Sir Richard Wallace, 1st Baronet's mother was Elizabeth Agnes Dunlop-Wallace[16].
Who was Sir Richard Wallace, 1st Baronet married to?
Sir Richard Wallace, 1st Baronet's spouses include Julie Amelie Charlotte Castelnau[17].
What did Sir Richard Wallace, 1st Baronet do for work?
Sir Richard Wallace, 1st Baronet worked as an art collector[5], philanthropist[6], and politician[7].
What awards did Sir Richard Wallace, 1st Baronet receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[24] and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[25].