The late husband of Cora. He died five years ago in a horrendous carriage accident. Cora and Richard met in their youth, he 24 and she 20. They fell quickly and madly in love, a rare occurrence in the court. Their love for each other was legendary, as Richard was known to boast that his honeymoon with his bride never ended. Richard's wealth as a profitable merchant kept the couple comfortable well into their older years. Having no children, his wealth and company has transferred to Cora (who always had a better head for numbers than he).