About Eliab Harvey
Lived 1716 – 1769 (aged 53). Eliab Harvey was a British barrister and politician.
Eliab Harvey (23 May 1716 – 23 October 1769) was an English politician who sat as MP for Dunwich from 1761 till 1768.
He was the second son of William Harvey, who also served as MP and the brother of William Harvey and Edward Harvey.
He was educated at Westminster School in 1724 and Trinity College, Cambridge in 1734. He was admitted to the Inner Temple in 1733 and called to the bar in 1741. He married Mary (née Benyon) on 20 November 1756.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Eliab Harvey's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Eliab Harvey's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Eliab Harvey?
of Claybury Hall; (1716-1769); English barrister, MP
When was Eliab Harvey born?
Eliab Harvey was born on 23 May 1716.
When did Eliab Harvey die?
Eliab Harvey died on 23 October 1769.
What was Eliab Harvey's occupation?
Eliab Harvey was a barrister and politician.
What nationality was Eliab Harvey?
Eliab Harvey was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eliab Harvey (1716–1769)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eliab Harvey. https://biography.guide/eliab-harvey-barrister/
MLA: "Eliab Harvey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eliab-harvey-barrister/.
Chicago: "Eliab Harvey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eliab-harvey-barrister/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:04 UTC