Peter Bettesworth
Late-Stuart-era British statesman and military officer
About Peter Bettesworth
Lived 1670 – 1738 (aged 67–68). Peter Bettesworth was a military personnel.
Peter Bettesworth (1670–1738) was an MP for Petersfield during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
He was the son of Peter Bettesworth of Chidden and Elizabeth née Roberts. In 1673 he married Sandys, daughter of Sir James Worsley, 5th Baronet: They had one son. After his time as MP he pursued a military career. His last post was as Lieutenant Governor of Jersey.
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Who was Peter Bettesworth?
late-Stuart-era British statesman and military officer
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Peter Bettesworth was born in 1670.
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Peter Bettesworth died in 1738.
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Peter Bettesworth was a military personnel.
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