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George Gunning

1763 – 1823

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About George Gunning

Lived 1763 – 1823 (aged 60). George Gunning was a British politician.

Sir George Gunning, 2nd Baronet (1763–1823), of Horton, Northamptonshire, was an English politician.

He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Wigan 21 June 1800 – 1802, Hastings 1802 – 1806 and East Grinstead 9 March 1812 – May 1812 and 1812 – 1818.

Personal life Gunning married Hon. Elizabeth Bridgeman, daughter of Henry Bridgeman, 1st Baron Bradford on 10 February 1794. Sir Robert Henry Gunning, 3rd Baronet, (26 December 1795 - 22 September 1862) George Orlando Gunning, (18 December 1796 - 18 June 1815), died as a Lieutenant in the 10th Hussars at the Battle of Waterloo Rev. Sir Henry Gunning, 4th Baronet (17 December 1797 - 30 June 1885), married, firstly, Mary Catherine Cartwright, daughter of William Ralph Cartwright and secondly, Frances Rose Spencer daughter of Rev. Hon. William Henry Spencer (son of Francis Spencer, 1st Baron Churchill) Captain Orlando George Gunning-Sutton, RN (12 May 1799 - 5 May 1852), married Mary Dorothea Seymour, daughter of Sir Michael Seymour, 1st Baronet Reverend Spencer Greswolde Gunning JP (27 October 1800 - 29 May 1867), married Anne Janette Connell, daughter of James Connell Major John Gunning (21 December 1801 - 13 October 1845), married Jessie Babington, daughter of Rev. Charles Babington

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Trinity College, Charterhouse School
Positions held
Member of the 18th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Sir George Gunning, 2nd Baronet, George William Gunning, Sir George William Gunning, 2nd Bt.

Family & relationships

Parent
Sir Robert Gunning, 1st Baronet

People in George Gunning's life

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Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped George Gunning's

Frequently asked questions

Who was George Gunning?

politician (1763-1823)

When was George Gunning born?

George Gunning was born on 15 February 1763 in Horton, Northamptonshire.

When did George Gunning die?

George Gunning died on 7 April 1823.

What was George Gunning's occupation?

George Gunning was a politician.

What nationality was George Gunning?

George Gunning was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Gunning

· Wikidata: Q5539972

· DBpedia: Sir George Gunning, 2nd Baronet

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