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Armstead Parker

1695 – 1777

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Lived 1695 – 1777 (aged 81–82). Armstead Parker was a politician.

Armstead Parker (c.1699–1777) of Burghberry Manor, Peterborough, Northamptonshire was a British Tory politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1734 and 1768.

Parker was the only son of Charles Parker MP for Peterborough, and his wife Katherine Wilson. In 1730 his father died and he succeeded to Burghberry and the electoral interest. He married Elizabeth Rogers, daughter of Francis Rogers, keeper of the wardrobe to James II, on 28 January 1738.

Parker was returned as Tory Member of Parliament for Peterborough at a by-election on 29 January 1734 on his family interest, and followed it up with successful return in a contest at the 1734 British general election. He voted against the Government. He did not stand at the 1741 British general election but was returned unopposed in succession to William FitzWilliam, 3rd Earl FitzWilliam at a by-election on 3 May 1742. He continued to vote against the Government until 1746, when he supported them on the Hanoverians He did not stand in 1747.

Parker died on 5 February 1777 leaving a son and two daughters.

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Born
1695
Birth century
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Positions held
Member of the 8th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 7th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Armstead Parker?

British Member of Parliament; (1699-1777)

When was Armstead Parker born?

Armstead Parker was born in 1695.

When did Armstead Parker die?

Armstead Parker died on 5 February 1777.

What was Armstead Parker's occupation?

Armstead Parker was a politician.

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· Wikidata: Q24248813

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