Richard Empson
English politician (1450–1510) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir Richard Empson (c. 1450 – 17 August 1510), minister of Henry VII, was a son of Peter Empson. Educated as a lawyer, he soon attained considerable success in his profession, and in 1491 was a Knight of the shire for Northamptonshire in Parliament, and Speaker of the House of Commons.
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Sir Richard Empson | |
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Born | c. 1450 |
Died | 17 August 1510 (aged 59–60) Tower Hill |
Buried | Whitefriars, London |
Spouse(s) | Lady Jane R. Empson |
Issue | Thomas Empson John Empson Elizabeth Empson Joan Empson Anne Empson Mary Empson |
Father | Peter Empson |
Mother | Elizabeth Joseph |
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