Richard Long facts for kids

Richard Long is a name shared by several interesting people. This page will tell you about some of them, from politicians who helped make laws to artists and actors!

Who Are the English Political Figures Named Richard Long?

Many people named Richard Long were involved in English politics, especially from a family known as the Long family of Wiltshire. They often served as Members of Parliament (MPs), which means they were chosen by people to represent them in the country's government.

Early Political Figures

• Richard Long (courtier) (around 1494–1546): He was a special assistant to King Henry VIII. He was knighted, which means he was given a special title, and also served as an MP for a place called Southwark.
• Richard Long (died 1730) (1668–1730): He was an MP for Chippenham. He was known for supporting a law about good behavior. He also served as a sheriff, which is like a top law enforcement officer, for Wiltshire.
• Richard Long (died 1760) (around 1691–1760): He was the son of the Richard Long mentioned above and also an MP for Chippenham.

Later Members of the Long Family in Politics

• Richard Godolphin Long (1761–1835): He was a grandson of the earlier Richard Long and served as an MP for Wiltshire.
• Richard Penruddocke Long (1825–1875): Another family member who was an MP for Chippenham and later for North Wiltshire.
• Richard Long, 3rd Viscount Long (1892–1967): He was a later member of the Long family from Wiltshire and served as a Conservative MP for Westbury.
• Richard Long, 4th Viscount Long (1929–2017): The son of the 3rd Viscount, he was also a Conservative politician.

Other Notable People Named Richard Long

Besides the politicians, there are other famous people named Richard Long who made their mark in different fields!

Richard Long the Actor

• Richard Long (actor) (1927–1974): He was an American actor. You might know him from popular TV shows like The Big Valley and Nanny and the Professor. He was a familiar face on television for many years.

Richard Long the Artist

• Richard Long (artist) (born 1945): He is an English artist who creates sculptures, takes photographs, and paints. He is famous for his "land art," where he uses natural materials like stones and mud to make art, often outdoors. He won a very important art award called the Turner Prize in 1989.

Richard Long the Broadcaster

• Richard Long (broadcaster) (born around 1955): He is a well-known newsreader from New Zealand. He was very popular during his 17-year career on TV, from 1987 to 2003, where he delivered the news to many homes.

Richard Long the Journalist

• Richard Long (journalist) (born around 1940): He is a New Zealand journalist. He used to be the editor of a newspaper called The Dominion. An editor is in charge of what goes into a newspaper.

Richard A. Long the Historian

• Richard A. Long (1927–2013): He was an African-American historian. Historians study and write about the past. He taught at many universities and was known for his work on African-American culture and history.

Other Politicians Named Long

• Rikard Long (1889–1977): He was a teacher, writer, and politician from the Faroe Islands, a small group of islands in the North Atlantic.
• Dick Long (born 1924): He is an Australian politician.

See also

• Long (surname)