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Patrick Home

1728 – 1808

British Member of Parliament;

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About Patrick Home

Lived 1728 – 1808 (aged 80). Patrick Home was a politician.

Patrick Home (22 May 1728 – 19 December 1808) was the Scottish MP for Berwickshire from 1784 till 1796.

Early life Patrick Home was born 22 May 1728 to Rev. Ninian Home and his second wife, Margaret Home.

Home inherited £1,000 from his father, Ninian Home, parish minister of Sprouston, Roxburghshire, deposed in 1718 due to his political leanings and behaviour.

Marriage to Jane Graham In May 1771, Patrick Home married Jane, the daughter of John Graham. Jane's brother, also called John Graham, was owner of the Douglaston estate in Grenada from 1768 and a close friend of Home's nephew, Ninian. Graham owned land in Tobago and later became Governor of Tobago thanks to Home's assistance.

Home lived with Jane in Italy until their separation in 1779. Home remained in contact with his former in-laws, managing younger John Graham's finances, estate, and slaves. Jane became a nun, and moved to Belgium to join a convent there.

He died on 19 December 1808.

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Important facts

Born
22 May 1728
Birth century
18th century
Died
19 December 1808
Occupation
Politician
Positions held
Member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Patrick Home?

British Member of Parliament; (1728-1808)

When was Patrick Home born?

Patrick Home was born on 22 May 1728.

When did Patrick Home die?

Patrick Home died on 19 December 1808.

What was Patrick Home's occupation?

Patrick Home was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Patrick Home

· Wikidata: Q24248837

· DBpedia: Patrick Home

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