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Joshua Grigby

d. 1798

British Member of Parliament

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About Joshua Grigby

Joshua Grigby was a British politician.

Joshua Grigby (c. 1731 – 26 December 1798) was a Member of Parliament for Suffolk from 1784 to 1790.

He was the son of Joshua Grigby, a solicitor, and Mary Tubby, and was educated at Clare College, Cambridge. His grandfather, also Joshua Grigby, was lord of the manor of Gonvile Manor, Wymondham, Norfolk.

His father was town clerk of Bury St Edmunds, and after gaining a law degree at Cambridge University, Joshua followed him in this role.

Grigby married, in 1756, Jane Bird, daughter of Thomas Bird and Elizabeth Martyn of Coventry. He died on 26 December 1798, aged sixty-seven, and was buried at Drinkstone.

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Important facts

Occupation
Education
Clare College
Positions held
Member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain

Frequently asked questions

Who was Joshua Grigby?

British Member of Parliament (1731-1798)

When did Joshua Grigby die?

Joshua Grigby died on 26 December 1798.

What was Joshua Grigby's occupation?

Joshua Grigby was a politician.

What nationality was Joshua Grigby?

Joshua Grigby was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joshua Grigby

· Wikidata: Q26857677

· DBpedia: Joshua Grigby

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