Temple, Richard (1675-10-24 - 1749-09-13)

Richard Temple was born on 24 October 1675 in London, and baptised at St. Paul's, Covent Garden, on 1 November 1675. He was admitted as a fellow-commoner, aged eighteen, at Christ's College, Cambridge on 31 October 1694, although he did not take a degree. He succeeded to the baronetcy in May 1697, following the death of his father. Temple served as Member of Parliament for Buckingham in 1697-1702 and again in 1708-1713. He was created Viscount Cobham on 23 May 1718. Temple died at Stowe, Buckinghamshire on 13 September 1749 and was buried five days later.