About James Praed
Lived 1779 – 1837 (aged 57). James Praed was a British politician.
James Backwell Praed (30 May 1779 – 13 January 1837) was a British politician.
Praed lived at Tyringham in Buckinghamshire. In 1807, he served as High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire.
At the 1835 UK general election, Praed stood in Buckinghamshire for the Conservative Party. He won the seat, and died in office in early 1837.
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Who was James Praed?
May 30, 1779 - January 13, 1837 (Mr)
When was James Praed born?
James Praed was born on 30 May 1779.
When did James Praed die?
James Praed died on 13 January 1837.
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James Praed was a politician.
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James Praed was British.
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· DBpedia: James Backwell Praed
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