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MP Richmond is in Member Parliament.
In 1597 Christopher Wyvill (age 35) was elected MP Richmond.
In 1625 Christopher Wandesford (age 32) was elected MP Richmond.
In 1626 Christopher Wandesford (age 33) was elected MP Richmond.
In 1640 William Pennyman 1st Baronet (age 33) was elected MP Richmond which seat he held until 1642 when he was barred from sitting.
In 1659 Christopher Wyvill 3rd Baronet (age 44) was elected MP Richmond.
In 1660 Christopher Wyvill 3rd Baronet (age 45) was elected MP Richmond.
In April 1660 James Darcy (age 42) was elected MP Richmond.
In 1664 William Killigrew (age 58) was elected MP Richmond.
In 1695 Marmaduke Wyvill 5th Baronet (age 29) was elected MP Richmond.
In 1727 Marmaduke Wyvill 6th Baronet (age 35) was elected MP Richmond. On petition the seats were awarded to their opponents on 14th March 1728.
In 1790 Lawrence Dundas 1st Earl Zetland (age 23) was elected MP Richmond.
In 1808 Lawrence Dundas 1st Earl Zetland (age 41) was elected MP Richmond.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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In 1811 James Maitland 9th Earl Lauderdale (age 26) was elected MP Richmond which seat he held until 1820.
In 1841 George Wentworth-Fitzwilliam (age 23) was elected MP Richmond.