Richard Arkwright

British politician (1781-1832)
Person human Q17279150
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Richard Arkwright

Summary

Richard Arkwright is a human[1]. He was born on September 30, 1781[2]. He died on March 28, 1832[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Richard Arkwright was born on September 30, 1781[2].
  • Richard Arkwright died on March 28, 1832[3].
  • Richard Arkwright is buried at St Mary's Church Yard, Cromford[6].
  • Richard Arkwright's father was Richard Arkwright junior[7].
  • Richard Arkwright held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • Richard Arkwright held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[9].
  • Richard Arkwright's professions included politician[4].
  • Richard Arkwright held the position of member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[10].
  • Richard Arkwright held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[11].
  • Richard Arkwright's education included a stint at Eton College[12].
  • Richard Arkwright's education included a stint at Trinity College[13].
  • Richard Arkwright is recorded as male[14].
  • Richard Arkwright's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Richard Arkwright's military branch is recorded as British Army[16].
  • Richard Arkwright's family name is recorded as Arkwright[17].
  • Richard Arkwright's given name is recorded as Richard[18].
  • Richard Arkwright's work location is recorded as London[19].
  • Richard Arkwright's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Richard Arkwright's name in native language is recorded as Richard Arkwright[21].
  • Richard Arkwright's candidacy in election is recorded as 1826 United Kingdom general election[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Arkwright was born on September 30, 1781[2]. His father was he junior[7].

Education

Educated at Eton College[12], a public school[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1440[25] and Trinity College[13], a college of the University of Cambridge[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1546[28], headquartered in Cambridge[29].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Arkwright worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[10], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1826[32] and member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[11], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1812[35].

Death and Burial

Richard Arkwright died on March 28, 1832[3]. Burial took place at St Mary's Church Yard, Cromford[6].

Why It Matters

Richard Arkwright ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Richard Arkwright's parents?

Richard Arkwright's father was Richard Arkwright junior[7].

What did Richard Arkwright do for work?

Richard Arkwright worked as politician[4].

Where did Richard Arkwright go to school?

Richard Arkwright was educated at Eton College[12] and Trinity College[13].

References

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  1. [14] . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . historyofparliamentonline.org. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [29] . 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. 12d ago · Nashona · 2026-06-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Candidacy in election 1826 United Kingdom general election
    Military branch British Army
    History of parliament id 1790-1820/member/arkwright-richard-1781-1832, 1820-1832/member/arkwright-richard-1781-1832
    Place of burial St Mary's Church Yard, Cromford
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