John Dunning, 1st Baron Ashburton
English lawyer and politician (1731-1783) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Dunning, 1st Baron Ashburton (18 October 1731 – 18 August 1783), of Spitchwick the parish of Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Devon, was an English lawyer and politician, born in Ashburton in Devon, who served as Solicitor-General from 1768. He was first noticed in English politics when he wrote a notice in 1762 defending the British East India Company merchants against their Dutch rivals. He was a member of parliament from 1768 onward. His career in the House of Commons is best known for his motion in 1780 that "the influence of the crown has increased, is increasing, and ought to be diminished". He was created Baron Ashburton in 1782.[2]
Quick Facts The Right HonourableThe Lord AshburtonPC, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster ...
The Lord Ashburton | |
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Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster | |
In office 1782–1783 | |
Preceded by | The Earl of Clarendon |
Succeeded by | The Earl of Derby |
Solicitor General for England and Wales | |
In office 1768–1770 | |
Preceded by | Edward Willes |
Succeeded by | Edward Thurlow |
Personal details | |
Born | 18 October 1731 |
Died | 18 August 1783 (aged 51) |
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