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Richard Houghton

1320 – 1420

English politician (died c.1422)

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About Richard Houghton

Lived 1320 – 1420 (aged 99–100). Richard Houghton was a politician.

Richard Hoghton or Houghton (c. 1322 – c. 1422) was an English knight and the Member of Parliament for Lancashire in February 1383 and again in 1402.

He served as High Sheriff of Lancashire for 1399–1400.

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Important facts

Born

1320

Birth century

14th century

Died

1420

Occupation

Politician

Positions held

Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the February 1383 Parliament, Member of the 1402 Parliament

Also known as

Richard Hoghton, Sir Richard de Hoghton, Sir Richard Hoghton

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Richard Houghton's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard Houghton?

English politician (died c.1422)

When was Richard Houghton born?

Richard Houghton was born in 1320.

When did Richard Houghton die?

Richard Houghton died in 1420.

What was Richard Houghton's occupation?

Richard Houghton was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Houghton

· Wikidata: Q52011970

· DBpedia: Richard Houghton (died c. 1422)

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