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James Brogden

1765 – 1842

British Member of Parliament (died 1842)

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About James Brogden

Lived 1765 – 1842 (aged 76–77). James Brogden was a British politician.

James Brogden (c. 1765–1842) was a British merchant, company director, speculator, and politician.

Life Brogden was brought into parliament by Earl Percy and was a Member of Parliament for Launceston from 1796 to 1832. He lost his political reputation after a share fraud was uncovered in a company mining coal at Arigna, Ireland.

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Important facts

Born

1765

Birth century

18th century

Died

24 June 1842

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Education

Eton College

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 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped James Brogden's

Frequently asked questions

Who was James Brogden?

British Member of Parliament (died 1842)

When was James Brogden born?

James Brogden was born in 1765.

When did James Brogden die?

James Brogden died on 24 June 1842.

What was James Brogden's occupation?

James Brogden was a politician.

What nationality was James Brogden?

James Brogden was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Brogden

· Wikidata: Q24254555

· DBpedia: James Brogden (MP)

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