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John Jenkinson

1734 – 1805

British Member of Parliament (died 1805)

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Lived 1734 – 1805 (aged 70–71). John Jenkinson was a British politician.

Captain John Robert Jenkinson (1734? – 1 May 1805) was a British Army officer, courtier and Member of Parliament.

He was born the third son of Colonel Charles Jenkinson and was the younger brother of Charles Jenkinson, 1st Earl of Liverpool. He was educated at the Charterhouse School.

As a courtier he was a Page of Honour to King George II from 1748 to 1752, a gentleman usher to the Queen from 1761 to his death, the second (or Ulster) secretary to the Lord Lieutenant in Ireland for 1773–75 and joint secretary to the Lord Lieutenant in England in 1775.

As a soldier he was a Cornet in the 2nd Troop of Horse Guards in 1752 and a captain in 1762. He then transferred as a captain to the 12th Dragoons in 1765 before retiring in 1773.

He sat as Member of Parliament for Corfe Castle between 1768 and 1780.

He died in Winchester in 1805. He had married, in 1778, Frances, the daughter of Rear-Admiral John Barker, and had four sons and a daughter. One son was Sir Charles Jenkinson, 10th Baronet, a second son was John Jenkinson, Bishop of St David's. Their daughter Frances married Sir William Boothby, 8th Baronet.

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Important facts

Born
1734
Birth century
Died
Occupation
Education
Charterhouse School
Positions held
Member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Jenkinson?

British Member of Parliament (died 1805)

When was John Jenkinson born?

John Jenkinson was born in 1734.

When did John Jenkinson die?

John Jenkinson died on 1 May 1805.

What was John Jenkinson's occupation?

John Jenkinson was a politician.

What nationality was John Jenkinson?

John Jenkinson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Jenkinson

· Wikidata: Q26709050

· DBpedia: John Jenkinson (British politician)

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