Richard Payne Knight of Downton Castle in Herefordshire, and of 5 Soho Square, London, England, was a classical scholar, connoisseur, archaeologist and numismatist best known for his theories of picturesque beauty and for his interest in ancient phallic imagery. He served as a Member of Parliament for Leominster in Herefordshire (1780–84) and for Ludlow in Shropshire(1784–1806).
- Occupation
- anthropologist, linguist, archaeologist, politician
- Position held
- member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
