Richard Lowndes (MP)
Richard Lowndes (?1707–75), of Winslow, Buckinghamshire, was an English politician.[1]
He was the son of Robert Lowndes of Winslow, Buckinghamshire and educated at Eton School and Worcester College, Oxford. He succeeded his father in 1727, inheriting considerable estates.
He was appointed High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire for 1738–39. He was elected MP for Buckinghamshire (1741–1774).
He married Essex, the daughter and coheiress of Charles Shales, banker, of London, and had 1 son and 2 daughters.
References
- ↑ "LOWNDES, Richard (?1707-75), of Winslow, Bucks.". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
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| Preceded by Sir Thomas Lee, Bt Sir William Stanhope |
Member of Parliament for Buckinghamshire 1741–1774 With: Richard Grenville-Temple 1741–47 Sir William Stanhope 1747–68 The Earl Verney from 1768 |
Succeeded by The Earl Verney George Grenville |
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