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Which Richard was a famous explorer and translated 'The Arabian Nights'?

Burton. Sir Richard Burton 1821-1890. Explorer, translator and Orientalist.

Which Richard, according to Shakespeare, would have exchanged his kingdom for a horse?

Richard III. Shakespeare's 'Richard 111,' Act 5, Scene 4.

Which Richard acted as the notorious screen villain, Pinkie, in the film 'Brighton Rock'?

Attenborough. Lord Richard Attenborough acted as Pinkie in 'Brighton Rock' in 1947.

Which Richard composed the 'Ring Cycle' comprising four separate operas?

Wagner. Richard Wagner 1813-1883.

Which Richard was known as 'Lionheart'?

Richard I. Richard I 1157-1189, spent only six months of his ten year reign in England. Fought in the Crusades.

Which Richard was christened Harry Webb?

Cliff. Sir Cliff Richard, born 1940.

Which Richard invented a water-powered spinning frame which revolutionised cotton cloth production?

Arkwright. Sir Richard Arkwright 1732-1792 inventor and industrialist. His water-powered spinning frame allowed production of strong cotton thread so pure cotton could be woven for the first time.

Which Richard founded a record company, is a keen hot-air balloonist and an entrepreneur?

Branson. Richard Branson founded Virgin Record company and has made several attempts to fly non-stop around the world in a hot-air balloon.

Which Richard is associated with palaeontology in Africa?

Leakey. Richard Leakey is the second son of Louis and Mary Leakey and continued their work in Africa.

What is the diminutive form of Richard?

Dick.