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Richard Long (1668-1730)
Richard Long (1668 – 19 January 1730) was an English politician. Baptised in Collingbourne Kingston, Wiltshire on 7 April 1668, he was the son of Richard Long of Collingbourne Kingston by his wife Elizabeth, daughter of Edward Long of West Ashton, Rood Ashton, Wiltshire. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Long of Rowden, Chippenham. They had two sons, one of whom was Richard Long (died 1760), Richard Long (c. 1691–1760), and one daughter. He was High Sheriff of Wiltshire from 1702 to 1703. A member of the Whig (British political faction), Whig party, Long was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Chippenham (UK Parliament constituency), Chippenham on 19 November 1694, defeating his opponent Sir Basil Firebrace, 1st Baronet, Sir Basil Firebrace by 17 votes. After the election there was an allegation of fraud on the part of Long and his supporters, who, a Committee of Inquiry were told, had bribed and threatened certain voters in order to secure their vote. The committ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Collingbourne Kingston
Collingbourne Kingston is a village and civil parish about south of the market town of Marlborough in Wiltshire, England. The village, which is on the A338 primary route between Andover and Marlborough, is one of several on the River Bourne, a seasonal river which is usually dry in summer. The parish includes the hamlets of Aughton and Brunton. The toponym Collingbourne means the "Bourne as the stream of Cola's people". Collingbourne Kingston was so named to distinguish it from its southerly neighbour Collingbourne Ducis. Until the 14th century, Collingbourne Kingston was called Collingbourne Abbot's with reference to Hyde Abbey, Winchester, the owner of the principal manor. The change to Kingston was a reference to the appearance of Collingbourne in the Domesday Book. Local government The civil parish elects a parish council. It is in the area of Wiltshire Council unitary authority, which performs most significant local government functions. The parish originally contain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |