Samuel Masham, 1st Baron Masham
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Brigadier-General Samuel Masham, 1st Baron Masham (1678/79 – 1758), was a British courtier in the court of Queen Anne, and the husband of her favourite, Abigail, Lady Masham.
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The Lord Masham | |
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King's Remembrancer | |
In office 1716–1758 | |
Preceded by | Simon Fanshawe, 5th Viscount Fanshawe |
Succeeded by | Samuel Masham, 2nd Baron Masham |
Cofferer of the Household | |
In office 1711–1714 | |
Preceded by | Viscount Rialton |
Succeeded by | Earl of Godolphin |
Personal details | |
Born | Samuel Masham 1678/1679 High Laver, Essex, England |
Died | 1758 (aged 78–80) London, England |
Political party | Tory |
Spouse | |
Children | 5 |
Parent(s) | Sir Francis Masham Mary Scott |
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