About George Johnstone
Lived 1764 – 1813 (aged 48). George Johnstone was a British politician.
George Johnstone (10 December 1764 – 20 November 1813) was a British politician. He sat in the House of Commons of Great Britain and then in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom from 1800 to 1813.
Johnstone was born in Pensacola, Florida. He was one of four illegitimate sons of George Johnstone, then a captain in the Royal Navy, later an admiral. His mother was Martha Ford. The following year, he bought an estate in Wales and began canvassing the borough of Hedon in Yorkshire, and topped the poll at the 1802 general election.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Johnstone?
British politician (1764-1813)
When was George Johnstone born?
George Johnstone was born on 10 December 1764.
When did George Johnstone die?
George Johnstone died on 20 November 1813.
What was George Johnstone's occupation?
George Johnstone was a politician.
What nationality was George Johnstone?
George Johnstone was British.
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