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Richard Price

1773 – 1861

Welsh Tory politician, died 1861

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Lived 1773 – 1861 (aged 87–88). Richard Price was a British politician.

Richard Price (1773 – 10 April 1861) was a Tory politician from Wales. He was the member of parliament (MP) for Radnor from 1799 to 1847.

Price was the eldest son Richard Price, a lawyer of Norton Manor, Knighton whose brother was Chase Price, the MP for Radnorshire. He was educated at University College, Oxford.

The Radnor seat was under the patronage of the 5th Earl of Oxford, whose uncle secured the seat for Price when a vacancy arose in 1799. Price developed his own support base, and within ten years was opposing Oxford's interests in Radnor.

He was a largely silent MP, supporting Tory administrations, and by 1832 had spoken in the House of Commons only to oppose parliamentary reform.

He died 10 April 1861, aged 88.

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Important facts

Born
1773, Knighton
Birth century
Occupation
Education
University College, Oxford
Positions held
Member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom

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Who was Richard Price?

Welsh Tory politician, died 1861

When was Richard Price born?

Richard Price was born in 1773 in Knighton.

When did Richard Price die?

Richard Price died on 10 April 1861.

What was Richard Price's occupation?

Richard Price was a politician.

What nationality was Richard Price?

Richard Price was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Price

· Wikidata: Q16885562

· DBpedia: Richard Price (Radnor MP)

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