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Sir Ralph Howard, 1st Baronet

1801 – 1873

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Lived 1801 – 1873 (aged 71–72). Sir Ralph Howard, 1st Baronet was a British and Irish politician.

Sir Ralph Howard, 1st Baronet (1801 – 15 August 1873 ) was an Irish Whig politician and militia officer.

Family Howard was the first son of Hugh Howard and Catherine née Bligh, daughter of Robert Bligh. He was also the grandson of Ralph Howard, 1st Viscount Wicklow, and brother-in-law of Granville Proby, 3rd Earl of Carysfort. Educated at Eton College from 1817, and Brasenose College, Oxford, from 1819, he married, in 1817, Charlotte Anne Crauford, daughter of Daniel Craufurd, and widow of James John Fraser.

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Important facts

Born
1801
Birth century
19th century
Died
15 August 1873
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Ireland
Education
Eton College, Brasenose College
Positions held
Member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom, 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
Also known as
Ralph Howard, Sir Ralph Howard

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir Ralph Howard, 1st Baronet?

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When was Sir Ralph Howard, 1st Baronet born?

Sir Ralph Howard, 1st Baronet was born in 1801.

When did Sir Ralph Howard, 1st Baronet die?

Sir Ralph Howard, 1st Baronet died on 15 August 1873.

What was Sir Ralph Howard, 1st Baronet's occupation?

Sir Ralph Howard, 1st Baronet was a politician.

What nationality was Sir Ralph Howard, 1st Baronet?

Sir Ralph Howard, 1st Baronet was British and Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir Ralph Howard, 1st Baronet

· Wikidata: Q26000797

· DBpedia: Sir Ralph Howard, 1st Baronet

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