Richard Bulkeley, 3rd Viscount Bulkeley
Richard Bulkeley, 3rd Viscount Bulkeley (c. 1658 – 9 August 1704) was a Welsh politician and peer.
Bulkeley was the eldest son of Robert Bulkeley, 2nd Viscount Bulkeley and Sarah, daughter of Daniel Harvey of London and sister of Sir Daniel Harvey.[1] He succeeded as Viscount Bulkeley on his father's death in 1688. He married firstly Mary, daughter of Sir Philip Egerton of Oulton, Cheshire, in 1681 with whom he had one son, Richard, who succeeded to his title. He married secondly Elizabeth, daughter of Henry White of Henllan, Pembrokeshire, without issue.[1]
He represented Beaumaris in the Parliament of England in 1679,[2] before representing Anglesey until 1685 when he was succeeded by his father.[1] He represented the seat again from 1690 until his death in 1704, when he was succeeded by his son.[1]
He held local office as Custos Rotulorum of Caernarvonshire (1679–1688), Custos Rotulorum of Anglesey (1690–1704), Mayor of Beaumaris (1689–1690) and Constable of Beaumaris Castle (1689–1702).[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Hayton, D. W. "Bulkeley, Richard, 3rd Visct. Bulkeley of Cashel [I] (c.1658-1704), of Baron Hill, Anglesey". The History of Parliament. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
- 1 2 Mimardière, A. M. "Bulkeley, Hon. Richard (c.1658-1704), of Baron Hill, Anglesey". The History of Parliament. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
| Parliament of England | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Robinson |
Member of Parliament for Beaumaris 1679 |
Succeeded by Henry Bulkeley |
| Preceded by Henry Bulkeley |
Member of Parliament for Anglesey 1679–1685 |
Succeeded by The 2nd Viscount Bulkeley |
| Preceded by Thomas Bulkeley |
Member of Parliament for Anglesey 1690–1704 |
Succeeded by The 4th Viscount Bulkeley |
| Peerage of Ireland | ||
| Preceded by Robert Bulkeley |
Viscount Bulkeley 1688–1704 |
Succeeded by Richard Bulkeley |