About John Pole
Lived 1649 – 1708 (aged 58). John Pole was an English and British politician.
Parliamentary career He was elected in 1688 as MP for Lyme Regis and though he supported William III of England, he later opposed transferring the crown and was defeated in the 1690 election. He returned to parliament as MP for Bossiney in 1698, aligned with the Country Party.
He served on a grand jury in Devon that opposed dissolving the 1701 parliament and was later elected to the Devon county as a Tory in December 1701 till 1702. He later represented East Looe from 1702 till 1705 and Newport from 21 January 1707 until his death on 13 March 1708. He was buried near his estate in Colyton, Devon.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Pole?
English Member of Parliament (1649-1708)
When was John Pole born?
John Pole was born on 17 June 1649.
When did John Pole die?
John Pole died on 13 March 1708.
What was John Pole's occupation?
John Pole was a politician.
What nationality was John Pole?
John Pole was English and British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sir John Pole, 3rd Baronet
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