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Richard Myddelton
Member of Parliament
for Denbigh Boroughs
In office
16 January 1542 – 28 March 1544
Preceded by Inaugural holder
Succeeded by George Salusbury
Personal details
Born By 1509
Died 1577/78
Spouse Jane Dryhurst
Relations Robert Myddelton (brother)
Thomas Myddelton (grandson)
Peter Middleton (grandson)
Robert Smith (uncle)
Children 16, including Thomas, Hugh, Robert
Parents Margaret Smith
Fulk Myddelton
Relatives Myddelton family
Residence Galch Hill

Richard Myddelton (by 1509 – 1577/78), of Galch Hill, near Denbigh, was a Welsh politician.

Early life

Myddelton was born by 1509 and was the third son of Margaret (née Smith) Myddelton and Fulk Myddelton of Llansannan, a younger son of David Myddelton, receiver of Denbigh during the reign of King Edward IV, was for many years governor of Denbigh Castle. His younger brother was Robert Myddelton, also an MP for Denbigh Boroughs.

His mother was a daughter of Thomas Smith of Chester and sister to Robert Smith, MP for Carlisle.

Career

Upon his father's death before March 1534, Myddelton may have succeeded him as governor of Denbigh Castle, an office which was later held by his own sons.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Denbigh Boroughs in 1542.

Personal life

Myddelton was married Jane Dryhurst, a daughter of Hugh Dryhurst of Denbigh. Together, they were the parents of nine sons and seven daughters, including:

Myddelton died in 1577 or 1578.

Descendants

Through his son Thomas, he was a grandfather of Sir Thomas Myddelton (1586–1666), who represented Weymouth in the Commons from 1624 to 1625 and Denbighshire from 1625 to 1661.

Through his son Robert, he was a grandfather of Peter Middleton (1603–1661), who represented Weymouth in the Commons in 1659 and 1660.

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