Background
Rich was born at Thetford, Norfolk, the son of Sir Edwin Rich of Mulbarton, Norfolk and his wife Honora Worlick, daughter of Charles Worlick.
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Edwin Rich
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Education
Trinity College.
Career
He was brought up in Norwich and educated at Trinity College, Cambridge and Lincoln"s Inn. He did not stand again and was appointed Vice-Admiral of Norfolk in 1644, remaining until 1649. In 1647 he became Master in Chancery to hear and determine causes in Chancery.
In 1651 he was appointed Commissioner for Assessment for the County of Middlesex
After the Restoration, Rich was knighted on 10 July 1666.
Rich died at the age of 81 and was buried at Swardeston. His memorial bears his own composition as he did not trust anyone else to write lieutenant
Rich gave £200 for repairing the roads, between Wymondham and Attleborough in Norfolk and the justices of Norfolk, ordered a pillar to be erected by the road side in remembrance of this gift. He also gave £100 for building a bridge, and money to the poor of Thetford.
Rich married Jane Suckling, widow of Sir John Suckling and daughter of Reeve but had no children.
Membership
Short Parliament]
In April 1640, having no local connections, Rich was elected Member of Parliament for Fowey in the Short Parliament.
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November 16, 1675 (aged 81) -
Nationality
English