Ambrose Goddard
British landowner, business director and politician
About Ambrose Goddard
Lived 1779 – 1854 (aged 75). Ambrose Goddard was a British politician, businessperson and land owner.
Ambrose Goddard (9 October 1779 – 29 November 1854) was a British landowner, business director and politician.
The son of Ambrose Goddard, Member of Parliament for Wiltshire, Goddard became chair of the Wilts and Berks Canal Company, and served as a deputy lieutenant of Wiltshire. From 1819 to 1820, he was High Sheriff of Wiltshire.
At the 1837 general election, Goddard stood in Cricklade for the Conservative Party, winning a seat. He stood down at the 1841 general election.
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Who was Ambrose Goddard?
British landowner, business director and politician (1779–1854)
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Ambrose Goddard was born on 9 October 1779.
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Ambrose Goddard died on 29 November 1854.
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Ambrose Goddard was a politician, businessperson and land owner.
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Ambrose Goddard was British.
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