Richard Lane
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Richard Lane is the name of:
- Richard Lane (barrister)Richard Lane (barrister)Sir Richard Lane was an English barrister who practised mostly in the Court of Exchequer. He acted as defence counsel to the Earl of Strafford when he was impeached and attainted, and also represented Archbishop Williams and eleven other bishops who were imprisoned in the Tower of London in...
(1584–1650); 17th century barrister and Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of England - Richard Lane (architect)Richard Lane (architect)Richard Lane was a distinguished English architect of the early and mid 19th century. Born in London and based in Manchester, he was known in great part for his restrained and austere Greek-inspired classicism. He also designed a few buildings – mainly churches – in the Gothic style...
(1795–1880), 19th century English architect - Richard Lane (writer)Richard Lane (writer)Richard Lane was an Australian writer known particularly for his skillful adaptation of plays and films for radio. He is often called the father of Australian radio drama. His career spanned over 60 years, and he is recognised not only for his writing achievements but for his contribution to the...
(1918–2008), Australian radio and television writer - Richard Lane (actor) (1899–1982), American, Wisconsin-born actor and television announcer. Also known as Dick Lane
- Richard Douglas LaneRichard Douglas LaneRichard Lane was an American scholar, author, collector, and dealer of Japanese art. He lived in Japan for much of his life, and had a long association with the Honolulu Academy of Arts in Hawaii, which now holds his vast art collection.-Life:...
(1926-2002), scholar, author, collector, and dealer of Japanese art. - Richard James LaneRichard James LaneRichard James Lane was a prolific English Victorian engraver and lithographer. The National Portrait Gallery has some 850 lithographs of his portraits and figure studies, done between 1825 and 1850. The images include portraits of royalty, society notables and theatre personalities.-Life:The elder...
(1800–1872), English sculptor and lithographer - Richard Lane (composer) (1933–2004), American, composer, arranger
- Sir Richard Lane, 1st Baronet of the Lane Baronets