Paul Cobb Methuen
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Paul Cobb Methuen (15 June 1752 â 15 September 1816) was an English politician.
He was the eldest son of Paul Methuen of Corsham, Wilshire and Christian nÊe Cobb and educated at University College, Oxford (1769).
He was Member of Parliament (MP) for Great Bedwyn from 1781 to 1784.[1] He was appointed High Sheriff of Wiltshire for 1780â81.
He married Matilda, the daughter of Sir Thomas Gooch, 3rd Baronet of Benacre, Suffolk and had 4 sons and 4 daughters.
References
- "METHUEN, Paul Cobb (1752-1816), of Corsham, Wilts.". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 16 May 2013.
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Preceded by Sir Merrick Burrell and Paul Methuen |
Member of Parliament for Great Bedwyn with Sir Merrick Burrell 1774â1781 |
Succeeded by Robert Manners and Lord Graham |
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