Richard Ottley
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For the Ceylon judge, see Richard Ottley (judge).
Sir Richard Ottley (5 August 1626 – 10 August 1670) was an English Royalist politician and soldier who served as a youth in the English Civil War in Shropshire. After the Restoration he played a prominent part in the repression of Parliamentarians and Nonconformists and was MP for Shropshire in the Cavalier Parliament.
Quick Facts Deputy Lieutenant of Shropshire, Member of Parliament for Shropshire ...
Richard Ottley | |
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Deputy Lieutenant of Shropshire | |
In office 3 September 1660 – 1670 | |
Member of Parliament for Shropshire | |
In office 1661–1670 | |
Monarch | Charles II |
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Born | 5 August 1626 Pitchford Hall, Shropshire |
Died | 10 August 1670 |
Spouse | Lettice Ridgeway |
Children | 7, including Adam |
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Profession | Politician, soldier |
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