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Robert Kemp

1699 – 1752

British Member of Parliament

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About Robert Kemp

Lived 1699 – 1752 (aged 52). Robert Kemp was a British politician.

Sir Robert Kemp, 4th Baronet (9 November 1699 – 1752), of Ubbeston, Suffolk, was a British landowner and Tory politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1730 to 1734.

Kemp was baptized at Hoxne, Suffolk, the only son of Sir Robert Kemp, 3rd Baronet of Ubbeston, Suffolk and his second wife Elizabeth Brand, daughter of John Brand of Edwardstone, Suffolk. He was admitted at Pembroke College, Cambridge on 3 July 1718 and at Middle Temple on 17 November 1721.

Kemp was returned as a Tory Member of Parliament for Orford at a by-election on 23 February 1730. He voted against the Government on all known occasions. He did not stand at the 1734 British general election.

Kemp succeeded his father in the baronetcy on 18 December 1734. He died unmarried on. 15 February 1752 and was buried in the family vault at Gissing, Norfolk. He was succeeded by his brother John Kemp.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Pembroke College
Positions held
Member of the 7th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain
Also known as
Sir Robert Kemp, 4th Baronet

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Kemp?

British Member of Parliament (1699-1752)

When was Robert Kemp born?

Robert Kemp was born on 9 November 1699.

When did Robert Kemp die?

Robert Kemp died on 15 February 1752.

What was Robert Kemp's occupation?

Robert Kemp was a politician.

What nationality was Robert Kemp?

Robert Kemp was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Kemp

· Wikidata: Q26234587

· DBpedia: Sir Robert Kemp, 4th Baronet

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