About John Affleck
Lived 1710 – 1776 (aged 66). John Affleck was a politician.
John Affleck (12 February 1710 – 17 February 1776) was a British Tory politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1743 and 1761.
Affleck was the second and eldest surviving son of Gilbert Affleck of Dalham Hall, Suffolk and his wife Anna Dolben, daughter of John Dolben.
In 1743, Affleck was returned as member of parliament (MP) for Suffolk representing the constituency until 1761. Between 1767 and 1768, he sat also as MP for Amersham. In 1764 he succeeded his father to Dalham Hall, near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
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Who was John Affleck?
British politician (1710-1776)
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John Affleck was born on 12 February 1710.
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John Affleck died on 17 February 1776.
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John Affleck was a politician.
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