James William Freshfield
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James William Freshfield (8 April 1774 – 27 June 1864) was an English lawyer and founder of the international law firm of Freshfields. He was also a Conservative politician and Member of Parliament, representing the seats of Penryn and Boston.
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James William Freshfield | |
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Member of Parliament for Penryn | |
In office 1830–1832 | |
Preceded by | William Manning David Barclay |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
Member of Parliament for Penryn and Falmouth | |
In office 1835–1841 | |
Preceded by | Robert Monsey Rolfe Charles William Bury |
Succeeded by | John Cranch Walker Vivian James Hanway Plumridge |
Member of Parliament for Boston | |
In office 1851–1852 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin Bond Cabbell Hon. Dudley Pelham |
Succeeded by | Benjamin Bond Cabbell Gilbert Heathcote |
Member of Parliament for Penryn and Falmouth | |
In office 1852–1857 | |
Preceded by | Howel Gwyn Francis Mowatt |
Succeeded by | Thomas Baring Samuel Gurney |
Personal details | |
Born | (1774-04-08)8 April 1774 |
Died | 27 June 1864(1864-06-27) (aged 90) |
Nationality | Great Britain |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse(s) | Mary Blacket (1799–1819) Jane Simms (1821–†) |
Children | Henry Ray Freshfield Charles Kaye Freshfield |
Occupation | Lawyer |
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