About George Watson
Lived 1768 – 1824 (aged 56). George Watson was a British politician.
George Watson (20 February 1768 – 17 June 1824) was a British Member of Parliament.
He was the son of Lewis Watson, 1st Baron Sondes of Lees Court, Kent and his wife Grace, the daughter and coheiress of Hon. Henry Pelham of Esher Place, Surrey (later the Prime Minister) and educated at Eton College (1780–85).
He was MP for Canterbury from 1800 to 1806 and appointed High Sheriff of Rutland for 1811–12.
He died unmarried aged 56. He was buried at Rockingham, Northamptonshire.
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Who was George Watson?
politician, British Member of Parliament; (1768-1824)
When was George Watson born?
George Watson was born on 20 February 1768.
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George Watson died on 17 June 1824.
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George Watson was a politician.
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George Watson was British.
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