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Anthony Chamier

1725 – 1780

English official and financier

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Lived 1725 – 1780 (aged 54–55). Anthony Chamier was a British politician.

Anthony Chamier (6 October 1725 – 12 October 1780) was an English official, financier and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1778 to 1780. He was known also as friend of Samuel Johnson.

Life From a Huguenot background, Chamier was born on 6 October 1725, and baptised in the Walloon chapel, Threadneedle Street, London, on 19 October, his parents being Daniel Chamier and Susanne de la Mejanelle. Early in life he was a broker on the Stock Exchange, as his enemies in later years did not allow him to forget.

Through his wife's connection Chamier obtained a place in the public service; and in January 1772 was promoted by Lord Barrington to the post of deputy secretary at war. Philip Francis brutally criticised the appointment. He sat for Sir Joshua Reynolds three times (December 1762, January 1767, and November 1777), and two houses which Reynolds particularly liked were those of the Hornecks and Chamier.

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Important facts

Born
1725
Birth century
Died
1780
Occupation
Positions held
Member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Anthony Chamier?

English official and financier

When was Anthony Chamier born?

Anthony Chamier was born in 1725.

When did Anthony Chamier die?

Anthony Chamier died in 1780.

What was Anthony Chamier's occupation?

Anthony Chamier was a politician.

What nationality was Anthony Chamier?

Anthony Chamier was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anthony Chamier

· Wikidata: Q18488398

· DBpedia: Anthony Chamier

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