Sir Edward Blackett, 2nd Baronet
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Sir Edward Blackett, 2nd Baronet (25 October 1649 - 23 April 1718) succeeded to the Baronetcy on the death of his father in 1695.
He was Mayor of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and was Member of Parliament for Ripon 1689-1690 and for Northumberland 1698-1700.
He bought Newby Park at Ripon, Yorkshire , demolished the old house on the estate and in 1690 with the assistance of Sir Christopher Wren built the splendid Newby Hall, which remained the family seat until 1748.
He was succeeded by his son Edward.
| Parliament of England | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Gilbert Dolben Sir Edmund Jennings |
Member of Parliament for Ripon with Sir Jonathan Jennings 1689–1690 |
Succeeded by Sir Jonathan Jennings Sir Edmund Jennings |
| Preceded by William Forster Philip Bickerstaffe |
Member of Parliament for Northumberland with William Forster 1698–1700 1698–1701 |
Succeeded by Ferdinando Forster William Howard |
| Baronetage of England | ||
| Preceded by William Blackett |
Baronet (of Matfen Hall) 1695–1718 |
Succeeded by Edward Blackett |
