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John Selwyn

1709 – 1751

Politician

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About John Selwyn

Lived 1709 – 1751 (aged 41–42). John Selwyn was a politician.

John Selwyn (c. 1709–1751) was an English politician.

He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Whitchurch from 1734 to 27 June 1751.

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Important facts

Born

1709

Birth century

18th century

Died

1751

Occupation

Politician

Positions held

Member of the 8th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John Selwyn's

François Gigot de la Peyronie

Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis

1698 – 1759

Astronomer

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Selwyn?

politician (c. 1709-1751)

When was John Selwyn born?

John Selwyn was born in 1709.

When did John Selwyn die?

John Selwyn died in 1751.

What was John Selwyn's occupation?

John Selwyn was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Selwyn

· Wikidata: Q16846601

· DBpedia: John Selwyn (c. 1709–1751)

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