About John Plumptre
Lived 1711 – 1791 (aged 80). John Plumptre was a British politician.
John Plumptre (10 February 1711 – 23 February 1791), British politician, was the first son of John Plumptre and Arabella Molyneux.
He married twice: Margaret Bridges (d. 8 Jan. 1756) on 12 Sep 1750, daughter of Sir Brook Bridges, 2nd Baronet, sister of Sir Brook Bridges, 3rd Baronet. Mary Glover, on 14 Sep 1758, daughter of Philips Glover of Wispington, Lincolnshire.
He entered Parliament as Member of Parliament (MP) for Member for Penryn in 1758.
He was appointed Commissioner of Stamps in 1739, and held this position until November 1753.
He lived at Plumptre House, Nottingham.
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Who was John Plumptre?
British Member of Parliament (1711-1791)
When was John Plumptre born?
John Plumptre was born on 10 February 1711.
When did John Plumptre die?
John Plumptre died on 23 February 1791.
What was John Plumptre's occupation?
John Plumptre was a politician.
What nationality was John Plumptre?
John Plumptre was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Plumptre (younger)
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