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Francis Radclyffe, 1st Earl of Derwentwater

1625 – 1696

English peer

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Lived 1625 – 1696 (aged 70–71). Francis Radclyffe, 1st Earl of Derwentwater was an English.

Francis Radclyffe, 1st Earl of Derwentwater (1625 – April 1697), of Dilston Castle was an English peer and member of the House of Lords. His wife was Catherine Fenwick, daughter of Sir William Fenwick and widow of Henry Lawson. They had five sons and four daughters. He was succeeded by his eldest son Edward Radclyffe, 2nd Earl of Derwentwater, who married Lady Mary Tudor, natural daughter of Charles II.

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Important facts

Born
1625
Birth century
17th century
Died
1 April 1696
Nationality
Kingdom of England

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Francis Radclyffe, 1st Earl of Derwentwater?

English peer

When was Francis Radclyffe, 1st Earl of Derwentwater born?

Francis Radclyffe, 1st Earl of Derwentwater was born in 1625.

When did Francis Radclyffe, 1st Earl of Derwentwater die?

Francis Radclyffe, 1st Earl of Derwentwater died on 1 April 1696.

What nationality was Francis Radclyffe, 1st Earl of Derwentwater?

Francis Radclyffe, 1st Earl of Derwentwater was English.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francis Radclyffe, 1st Earl of Derwentwater

· Wikidata: Q5482262

· DBpedia: Francis Radclyffe, 1st Earl of Derwentwater

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