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Booth Grey

1740 – 1802

British Member of Parliament

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About Booth Grey

Lived 1740 – 1802 (aged 61). Booth Grey was a British politician.

Booth Grey (15 August 1740 – 4 March 1802) was an English politician who served in the House of Commons from 1768 to 1784.

Grey was the son of Harry Grey, 4th Earl of Stamford, and his wife Lady Mary Booth daughter of George Booth, 2nd Earl of Warrington. He matriculated at Queens' College, Cambridge in 1756 and was awarded MA in 1761. He was one of the founders of the Tarporley Hunt Club in 1762. He was elected Member of Parliament for Leicester in the 1768 general election on a joint interest with his friend Eyre Coote. He was returned without contest in 1774 and 1780. In 1784 Grey canvassed the borough, but withdrew when faced with the prospect of an expensive contest and never stood for Parliament again.

Grey married Elizabeth Manwaring, daughter of Charles Manwaring of Brombrough, Cheshire and had a son also Booth and a daughter Elizabeth. He died on 4 March 1802.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Queens' College
Positions held
Member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain, High Sheriff of Cheshire
Also known as
Hon. Booth Grey

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Booth Grey?

British Member of Parliament (1740-1802)

When was Booth Grey born?

Booth Grey was born on 15 August 1740.

When did Booth Grey die?

Booth Grey died on 4 March 1802.

What was Booth Grey's occupation?

Booth Grey was a politician.

What nationality was Booth Grey?

Booth Grey was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Booth Grey

· Wikidata: Q26213290

· DBpedia: Booth Grey

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