About George Whichcot
Lived 1653 – 1720 (aged 66–67). George Whichcot was an English and British politician.
George Whichcot (bapt. 8 June 1653 - 5 September 1720) was a British politician, MP in the House of Commons for Lincolnshire from 1698 to 1700 and from 1705 to 1710.
Biography George Whichcot was born in Fotherby, Lincolnshire to Sir William Whichcot and Margaret Clifton. He was baptised on 8 June 1653.
George Whichcot married Frances Whichcot (née Boynton) in 1698. That same year he became an MP of the Parliament of England for Westminster (3rd. Parliament of William III of England, 1698 to 1700). His views from this time remain rather uncertain.
In 1707 Sidney Godolphin indicated that Whichcot "did take part in the last war", as Whichcot was a captain under George Saunderson, 5th Viscount Castleton from 1690 to 1692. Whichcot was referred to as 'Colonel' in his later years.
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Who was George Whichcot?
British politician
When was George Whichcot born?
George Whichcot was born in 1653 in East Midlands, Kingdom of England, Lincolnshire.
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George Whichcot died on 5 September 1720 in East Midlands, Kingdom of Great Britain, Lincolnshire.
What was George Whichcot's occupation?
George Whichcot was a politician.
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George Whichcot was English and British.
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