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Richard Sackville, 5th Earl of Dorset

Male16 September 1622–27 August 1677

Brief Life History of Richard

When Richard Sackville, 5th Earl of Dorset was born on 16 September 1622, in St Bride's Church Fleet Street, London, England, United Kingdom, his father, Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset, was 32 and his mother, Mary Curzon, was 36. He married Frances Cranfield about 1636, in London, Middlesex, England. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 3 daughters. He died on 27 August 1677, in Withyham, Sussex, England, at the age of 54, and was buried in Withyham, Sussex, England.

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Family Time Line

Richard Sackville, 5th Earl of Dorset
1622–1677
Frances Cranfield
1616–1687
Marriage: about 1636
Edward Sackville
1641–1678
John Sackville
1647–
Richard Sackfield
1648–
Richard Sackville
1652–
Charles Sackville 6th Earl of Dorset
1643–1706
Countess of Oree Mary Sackville
1647–1710
Anne Sackville
1650–1672
Frances Sackville
1655–1722
Lionell Sackville
1656–

Sources (8)

  • Richarde Sackvile, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
  • Richard Sackville, "Find A Grave Index"
  • Richard Scackfield in entry for Ann Scackfield, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    about 1636London, Middlesex, England
  • Children (9)

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    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (4)

    World Events (1)

    1642 · The English Civil War

    Age 20

    A series of conflicts regarding England's governance during the years 1642 to 1651 is now known as The English Civil War. Charles I summoned supporters to join him against his enemies in Parliament. In October 1642, nearly 10,000 men fought for Charles I and chased Parliament across the River Tamar. Fighting continued for years and was finally ended at the Battle of Worcester on September 3, 1651, with a Parliamentarian victory.

    Name Meaning

    Norman, English: locative name from Sauqueville (Seine-Maritime) or Sacquenville (Eure).

    Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland © University of the West of England 2016

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    Story Highlight

    5th Earl of Dorset. He was the son of Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset and Mary Curzon. Died aged 55.

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