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This page is about the English politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1656. For the 15th-century English knight, see Richard Ratcliffe. For the husband of the Iranian-British detainee, see Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe.

Richard Radcliffe (died 9 October 1660) was an English politician. He was a member of the House of Commons in 1656. This was an important part of the English government at the time.

Who Was Richard Radcliffe?

Richard Radcliffe was born into a family from Manchester, England. His father, also named Richard Radcliffe, passed away in 1645. The family likely came from an area called Ordsall. Richard Radcliffe lived in a place known as the Lodge, in Pool Field, Manchester.

What Was the House of Commons?

The House of Commons is a key part of the Parliament in England. It's where elected representatives meet to make laws and discuss important issues for the country. Being a member of the House of Commons meant Richard Radcliffe helped make decisions for England.

Richard Radcliffe's Time in Parliament

In 1656, Richard Radcliffe was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for Manchester. This was during a time known as the Protectorate, when England was led by Oliver Cromwell.

Manchester became a special area that could elect its own MP in 1654. This was for the First Protectorate Parliament. Richard Radcliffe was elected for the Second Protectorate Parliament. However, Manchester stopped being a separate voting area for the next Parliament, the Third Protectorate Parliament.

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