About Richard George Briscoe
Lived 1893 – 1957 (aged 64). Richard George Briscoe was a British politician.
Captain Richard George Briscoe MC (15 August 1893 – 11 December 1957) was a British soldier and politician from Longstowe in Cambridgeshire. He was Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for Cambridgeshire from 1923 to 1945. the son of William Arthur Briscoe, of Longstowe Hall, Cambridgeshire. He was educated at Eton College and Magdalen College, Oxford. During the First World War, he served in the Grenadier Guards and was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry. He served again in the Second World War. He died suddenly in 1957 in London.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Richard George Briscoe's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Richard George Briscoe's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard George Briscoe?
British politician (1893-1957)
When was Richard George Briscoe born?
Richard George Briscoe was born on 15 August 1893.
When did Richard George Briscoe die?
Richard George Briscoe died on 11 December 1957.
What was Richard George Briscoe's occupation?
Richard George Briscoe was a politician.
What nationality was Richard George Briscoe?
Richard George Briscoe was British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Richard George Briscoe
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard George Briscoe. https://biography.guide/richard-george-briscoe/
MLA: "Richard George Briscoe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/richard-george-briscoe/.
Chicago: "Richard George Briscoe." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/richard-george-briscoe/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:12 UTC