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Richard Edgecombe

b. 1540

Politician (born c. 1540)

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About Richard Edgecombe

Born 1540. Richard Edgecombe was a politician.

Richard Edgecombe (c. 1540 – after 1587), of Cotehele, Cornwall, was an English politician.

He was a member (MP) of the parliament of England for Totnes in 1563.

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Important facts

Born

1540

Birth century

16th century

Occupation

Politician

Positions held

Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1563-67 Parliament

Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard Edgecombe?

politician (born c. 1540)

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Richard Edgecombe was born in 1540.

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Richard Edgecombe was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Edgecombe

· Wikidata: Q17279276

· DBpedia: Richard Edgecombe (born c. 1540)

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