Richard Empson, English statesman

Sir Richard Empson, minister of Henry VII, was a son of Peter Empson. Educated as a lawyer, he soon attained considerable success in his profession, and in 1491 was a Knight of the shire for Northamptonshire in Parliament, and Speaker of the House of Commons.

August 17 is the 229th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 136 days remain until the end of the year.