About John Clerke
Lived 1683 – 1727 (aged 43–44). John Clerke was a British politician.
Sir John Clerke (1683-1727) was an English politician for a Surrey constituency in the early eighteenth century.
Clerke was the son of William Clerke, 3rd Baronet. He was elected the Tory M.P. for Haslemere in 1710; and tried to contest the seat in 1713 but was not backed.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Clerke?
British Member of Parliament (died 1727)
When was John Clerke born?
John Clerke was born in 1683.
When did John Clerke die?
John Clerke died on 20 February 1727.
What was John Clerke's occupation?
John Clerke was a politician.
What nationality was John Clerke?
John Clerke was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sir John Clerke, 4th Baronet
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