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Richard Fortescue, 7th Earl Fortescue

1922 – 1993

British noble

Politician
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About Richard Fortescue, 7th Earl Fortescue

Lived 1922 – 1993 (aged 70). Richard Fortescue, 7th Earl Fortescue was a British politician.

Richard Archibald Fortescue, 7th Earl Fortescue (14 April 1922 – 7 March 1993) was a British peer, the son of Denzil Fortescue, 6th Earl Fortescue.

He married firstly, Penelope Henderson (d. 1959) on 24 October 1949. They had two children:

Charles Hugh Richard Fortescue, 8th Earl Fortescue (b. 10 May 1951) Lady Celia Ann Fortescue (b. 30 December 1957), married David Adams and had issue.

He married secondly, Margaret Stratton, on 3 March 1961 and they were divorced in 1987. They had two children:

Lady Laura Fortescue (b. 1 May 1962) Lady Sarah Fortescue (b. 1963)

Lord Fortescue married thirdly, Carolyn Hill in 1989.

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Important facts

Born
14 April 1922
Birth century
20th century
Died
7 March 1993
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Positions held
Member of the House of Lords
Also known as
Richard Arcibald Fortescue

People in Richard Fortescue, 7th Earl Fortescue's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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b. 1959
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Richard Archibald
b. 1978
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard Fortescue, 7th Earl Fortescue?

British noble (1922-1993)

When was Richard Fortescue, 7th Earl Fortescue born?

Richard Fortescue, 7th Earl Fortescue was born on 14 April 1922.

When did Richard Fortescue, 7th Earl Fortescue die?

Richard Fortescue, 7th Earl Fortescue died on 7 March 1993.

What was Richard Fortescue, 7th Earl Fortescue's occupation?

Richard Fortescue, 7th Earl Fortescue was a politician.

What nationality was Richard Fortescue, 7th Earl Fortescue?

Richard Fortescue, 7th Earl Fortescue was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Fortescue, 7th Earl Fortescue

· Wikidata: Q7325736

· DBpedia: Richard Fortescue, 7th Earl Fortescue

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