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Richard Myddelton (1726–1795)
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Richard Myddelton (26 March 1726 – March 1795), of Chirk Castle, Denbighshire, was a Welsh landowner and politician.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Denbigh Boroughs, Preceded by ...
Richard Myddelton | |
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![]() Portrait of Myddelton, by Francis Cotes, c. 1762 | |
Member of Parliament for Denbigh Boroughs | |
In office 1747–1788 | |
Preceded by | John Wynn |
Succeeded by | Richard Myddelton II |
Personal details | |
Born | (1726-03-26)26 March 1726 |
Died | March 1795(1795-03-00) (aged 68–69) |
Spouses | Elizabeth Rushout
(m. 1761; died 1772)Mary Lloyd
(m. 1788; died 1788)Euphemia Crawford (m. 1789) |
Relations |
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Children | 5, including Richard |
Parent | John Myddelton |
Residence | Chirk Castle |
Education | Eton School |
Alma mater | St John's College, Oxford |
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