Richard Empson

English politician (1450-1510)
Person human Q536316
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Richard Empson

Summary

Richard Empson is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1450[2]. He passed away in Tower Hill[3]. He died on August 17, 1510[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Richard Empson passed away in Tower Hill[3].
  • Richard Empson was born on January 1, 1450[2].
  • Richard Empson died on August 17, 1510[4].
  • Richard Empson is buried at Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower Hamlets[7].
  • Richard Empson's father was Peter Empson, of Towcester[8].
  • Richard Empson's mother was Elizabeth Joseph[9].
  • A child of Richard Empson was Jane|Joan Empson[10].
  • A child of Richard Empson was Elizabeth Empson[11].
  • A child of Richard Empson was Anne Empson[12].
  • A child of Richard Empson was Mary Empson[13].
  • Richard Empson worked as a politician[5].
  • Richard Empson held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[14].
  • Richard Empson held the position of Member of the 1491-92 Parliament[15].
  • Richard Empson held the position of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[16].
  • Richard Empson is recorded as male[17].
  • Richard Empson's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • The cause of death was decapitation[19].
  • Richard Empson's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[20].
  • Richard Empson's family name is recorded as Empson[21].
  • Richard Empson's given name is recorded as Richard[22].
  • Richard Empson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • Richard Empson's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[24].
  • Richard Empson's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Empson was born on January 1, 1450[2]. His father was Peter Empson, of Towcester[8]. His mother was Elizabeth Joseph[9].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Empson's professions included politician[5]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[14]; Member of the 1491-92 Parliament[15]; and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[16], a position[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1361[28].

Personal Life

Children include Jane|Joan Empson[10]; Elizabeth Empson[11], 1490–1523[29]; Anne Empson[12]; and Mary Empson[13].

Death and Burial

Richard Empson died on August 17, 1510[4]. He passed away in Tower Hill[3]. The cause of death was decapitation[19]. Burial took place at Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower Hamlets[7].

Why It Matters

Richard Empson has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where did Richard Empson die?

Richard Empson died in Tower Hill[3].

Who were Richard Empson's parents?

Richard Empson's father was Peter Empson, of Towcester[8]. Richard Empson's mother was Elizabeth Joseph[9].

What did Richard Empson do for work?

Richard Empson worked as politician[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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