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John Hardres

1675 – 1758

English politician

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Lived 1675 – 1758 (aged 82). John Hardres was a politician.

John Hardres (2 October 1675 – 14 January 1758) of St Georges, Canterbury was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons of England and then the House of Commons of Great Britain in two periods between 1705 and 1722.

Hardres was the son of Thomas Hardres of Canterbury. He was educated at Wadham College, Oxford.

Hardres was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Canterbury in 1705 and sat to 1708. He was elected again in 1710 and held the seat until 1722.

In 1711, Hardres required an Act of Parliament in order to "sell certain Lands, in the County of Kent, and for settling of others to the Uses therein mentioned".

Hardres' political views were considered ambiguous. He voted against the government, except on the Peerage Bill which he supported and received money through Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland from the King's bounty in 1721. He also appeared to be a Jacobite, and his name was among those sent to the Pretender in 1721 as a likely supporter in the event of a rising. However, he retired in 1722 before he had to declare his views.

Hardres died aged 82, leaving 2 surviving daughters.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Wadham College
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Hardres?

English politician

When was John Hardres born?

John Hardres was born on 2 October 1675.

When did John Hardres die?

John Hardres died on 14 January 1758.

What was John Hardres's occupation?

John Hardres was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Hardres

· Wikidata: Q6237745

· DBpedia: John Hardres

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