John Howe, 1st Baron Chedworth
John Howe, 1st Baron Chedworth (died 3 April 1742) was a British peer and politician, the son of John Grubham Howe.
In 1712, he succeeded his father as Vice-Admiral of Gloucestershire, but was removed from office in 1715.
He was a Member of Parliament, representing the constituencies of Gloucester in 1727 and then Wiltshire from 1729 to 1741. On 12 May 1741, he was created Baron Chedworth, but died the following year. He was succeeded by his son, John Howe, 2nd Baron Chedworth.
References
- For the father:
"Howe, John Grubham". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Snell Charles Hyett |
Member of Parliament for Gloucester 1727 With: Charles Hyett |
Succeeded by Benjamin Bathurst Charles Selwyn |
| Preceded by Sir James Long John Ivory-Talbot |
Member of Parliament for Wiltshire 1729–1741 With: John Ivory-Talbot |
Succeeded by Sir Robert Long Edward Popham |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by John Grobham Howe |
Vice-Admiral of Gloucestershire 1712–1715 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Berkeley |
| Peerage of Great Britain | ||
| New title | Baron Chedworth 1741–1742 |
Succeeded by John Howe |
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