William Mitford
British historian and politician (1744–1827) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named William Mitford, see William Mitford (disambiguation).
William Mitford (10 February 1744 – 10 February 1827) was an English historian, landowner, and politician. His best known work is The History of Greece, published in ten volumes between 1784 and 1810.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Newport, Cornwall, Preceded by ...
William Mitford | |
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Member of Parliament for Newport, Cornwall | |
In office 1785–1790 | |
Preceded by | John Riggs Miller John Coghill |
Succeeded by | The Viscount Feilding Charles Rainsford |
Member of Parliament for Bere Alston | |
In office 1796–1806 | |
Preceded by | Sir John Mitford Sir George Beaumont |
Succeeded by | The Lord Lovaine Hon. Josceline Percy |
Member of Parliament for New Romney | |
In office 1812–1818 | |
Preceded by | The Earl of Clonmell Hon. George Ashburnham |
Succeeded by | Andrew Strahan Richard Erle-Drax-Grosvenor |
Personal details | |
Born | (1744-02-10)10 February 1744 London, England |
Died | 10 February 1827(1827-02-10) (aged 83) Exbury, Hampshire, England |
Political party | Tory |
Spouse |
Frances Molloy
(m. 1766; died 1776) |
Alma mater | The Queen's College, Oxford |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | South Hampshire Militia |
Battles/wars | Napoleonic Wars |
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