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Richard May

1630 – 1713

English politician

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About Richard May

Lived 1630 – 1713 (aged 82–83). Richard May was a politician.

Richard May (c. 1638 – 1713), of the Middle Temple and Grey Friars, Chichester, Sussex, was an English politician.

He was a member (MP) of the parliament of England for Chichester on 6 November 1673, March 1679 and 1685.

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Important facts

Born

1630

Birth century

17th century

Died

1713

Occupation

Politician

Positions held

Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1661-79 Parliament, Member of the 1679 Parliament, Member of the 1685-87 Parliament

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Richard May's

Giovanni Domenico Cassini

Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard May?

English politician

When was Richard May born?

Richard May was born in 1630.

When did Richard May die?

Richard May died in 1713.

What was Richard May's occupation?

Richard May was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard May

· Wikidata: Q16843687

· DBpedia: Richard May (politician)

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