About Edward Colman
Lived 1734 – 1815 (aged 80–81). Edward Colman was a British politician.
Edward Colman ( 1734–1815) was an English army officer, politician and official.
He was the son of William Colman of Gornhay, Tiverton, Devon. He joined the Army and rose to the rank of Major before retiring in 1775.
Colman was MP for Orford from 1768 to 1771. He was appointed Clerk of the robes and wardrobes (1770–1775), Gentleman usher of the privy chamber (1771–1775) and Serjeant-at-Arms of the British House of Commons (1775–1805). He was married, and had two sons and two daughters.
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Who was Edward Colman?
British politician
When was Edward Colman born?
Edward Colman was born in 1734.
When did Edward Colman die?
Edward Colman died on 29 July 1815.
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Edward Colman was a politician.
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Edward Colman was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Edward Colman (serjeant-at-arms)
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