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Richard Rowley

1812 – 1887

British Conservative Party politician

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About Richard Rowley

Lived 1812 – 1887 (aged 74–75). Richard Rowley was a British politician.

Hon. Richard Thomas Rowley (1812 – 11 November 1887) was a British Conservative Party politician.

Family Rowley was the son of Clotworthy Rowley, 1st Baron Langford, and Frances Rowley. He married Charlotte Shipley, daughter of William Shipley and Charlotte Williams-Wynn on 24 June 1835. Together, they had three children: Eva Rowley (died 1904) Gwenwydd Frances Rowley (–1892) Conwy Greville Hercules Rowley-Conwy (1841–1900)

After Charlotte died in 1871, Rowley remarried to Alice Henrietta Berners, daughter of Hugh Berners and Julia Alice Ashton, on 9 July 1872.

Other activities Rowley was at one point Captain in the Scots Guards, a Deputy Lieutenant of Flintshire, and Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel in the 6th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps.

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Important facts

Born
1812, Flintshire, Wales
Birth century
19th century
Died
11 November 1887
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Great Britain
Positions held
Member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom

Family & relationships

Parent
Clotworthy Rowley, 1st Baron Langford

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard Rowley?

British Conservative Party politician

When was Richard Rowley born?

Richard Rowley was born in 1812 in Flintshire, Wales.

When did Richard Rowley die?

Richard Rowley died on 11 November 1887.

What was Richard Rowley's occupation?

Richard Rowley was a politician.

What nationality was Richard Rowley?

Richard Rowley was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Rowley

· Wikidata: Q48975931

· DBpedia: Richard Rowley (MP)

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