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John Legh

1668 – 1739

British Member of Parliament

Politician

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About John Legh

Lived 1668 – 1739 (aged 70–71). John Legh was a British politician.

John Legh (1668–1739), of Adlington, Cheshire, was an English Member of Parliament for Bodmin in Cornwall in 1715–1722.

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Important facts

Born

1668

Birth century

17th century

Died

1739

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

Kingdom of Great Britain

Positions held

Member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John Legh's

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1678 – 1747

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Legh?

British Member of Parliament (1668-1739)

When was John Legh born?

John Legh was born in 1668.

When did John Legh die?

John Legh died in 1739.

What was John Legh's occupation?

John Legh was a politician.

What nationality was John Legh?

John Legh was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Legh

· Wikidata: Q30312750

· DBpedia: John Legh (18th century MP)

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