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Richard Ryder

1766 – 1832

British politician

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About Richard Ryder

Lived 1766 – 1832 (aged 66). Richard Ryder was a British politician.

Richard Ryder (5 July 1766 – 18 September 1832) was a British Tory politician. He notably served as Home Secretary between 1809 and 1812.

Background Ryder was a younger son of Nathaniel Ryder, 1st Baron Harrowby and his wife Elizabeth, daughter of the Right Reverend Richard Terrick, Bishop of London. Dudley Ryder, 1st Earl of Harrowby, was his elder brother and the Right Reverend the Hon. Henry Ryder, Bishop of Coventry and of Lichfield, his younger brother.

He was educated at Harrow School and St John's College, Cambridge. He was called to the bar from Lincoln's Inn, of which he was later bencher and treasurer.

Political career Ryder sat as Member of Parliament for Tiverton from 1795 to 1830 and was sworn of the Privy Council in 1807. From 1809 to 1812 he served as Home Secretary under Spencer Perceval.

Family Ryder married in 1799 Frederica, daughter of Sir John Skynner, from whom Ryder inherited the Great House in Great Milton, Oxfordshire in 1805. There were no surviving children from this marriage. Frederica died in August 1821. Ryder survived her by eleven years and died in September 1832, aged 66.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
St John's College
Positions held
Member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Home Secretary, Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, Member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Rt. Hon. Richard Ryder

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard Ryder?

British politician (1766-1832)

When was Richard Ryder born?

Richard Ryder was born on 5 July 1766.

When did Richard Ryder die?

Richard Ryder died on 18 September 1832.

What was Richard Ryder's occupation?

Richard Ryder was a politician.

What nationality was Richard Ryder?

Richard Ryder was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Ryder

· Wikidata: Q7328800

· DBpedia: Richard Ryder (politician, born 1766)

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