Edward Carteret
Edward Carteret (1671–1739) was an English politician and served as Postmaster General from 1721 until his death.
Life
Edward Carteret was the third son of Philip Carteret FRS and younger brother of George Carteret, 1st Baron Carteret. He was educated at Brentwood School and Trinity College, Cambridge.[1] He served as Member of Parliament for several constituencies between 1698 and 1720 when he was made a Postmaster General.
References
- ↑ "Carteret, Edward (CRTT687E)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
| Parliament of England | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Pocklington Francis Wortley Montagu |
Member of Parliament for Huntingdon 1698–1701 With: Francis Wortley Montagu |
Succeeded by Charles Boyle Francis Wortley Montagu |
| Preceded by William Farrer William Spencer |
Member of Parliament for Bedford 1702–1705 With: William Spencer |
Succeeded by William Farrer Sir Philip Monoux, Bt |
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
| Preceded by Horatio Walpole Lawrence Carter |
Member of Parliament for Bere Alston 1717–1721 with Lawrence Carter |
Succeeded by Philip Cavendish Lawrence Carter |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by The Lord Cornwallis James Craggs |
Postmaster General 1720–1739 With: Galfridus Walpole 1720–1725 Edward Harrison 1725–1733 The Lord Lovel 1733–1739 |
Succeeded by Sir John Eyles The Lord Lovel |
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