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James Buller

1717 – 1765

British politician

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About James Buller

Lived 1717 – 1765 (aged 47). James Buller was a politician.

James Buller (17 June 1717 – 30 April 1765) In 1748 he was elected MP for Cornwall, sitting until his death in 1765.

Marriages and children Buller married twice: Firstly on 19 November 1739, to Elizabeth Gould (d.1742), daughter and co-heir of William Gould of Downes near Crediton, Devon, (which thenceforth became the principal Buller seat) and had by her a son: James Buller (1740-1772), the father of James Buller (1766–1827), MP. Secondly in 1744 to Lady Jane Bathurst (d.1794), second (or third ) daughter of Allen Bathurst, 1st Earl Bathurst. ) (eldest son), of Morval, MP for Exeter 1768-74, Launceston 1774-80, West Looe 1780-2, a Lord of the Treasury. He inherited the estate of Morval from his father. He was appointed Commissioner of Excise for Great Britain in 1790. Sir Francis Buller, 1st Baronet (3rd son) was a judge and was created a baronet in 1790 and was the ancestor of Baron Churston. Mary Buller, 3rd daughter, wife of James II Templer (1748-1813) of Stover House, Teigngrace, Devon.

Death Buller died in 1765.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Balliol College
Positions held
Member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Buller?

British politician (1717-1765)

When was James Buller born?

James Buller was born on 17 June 1717.

When did James Buller die?

James Buller died on 30 April 1765.

What was James Buller's occupation?

James Buller was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Buller

· Wikidata: Q6130471

· DBpedia: James Buller (1717–1765)

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