About Robert Yate
Lived 1643 – 1737 (aged 94). Robert Yate was an English and British politician.
Robert Yate (25 April 1643 – 27 October 1737) was an English non-partisan politician and Member of Parliament for Bristol from 1695 - 1710.
Parliamentary career Yate supported re-establishing the African Company of Merchants.
Death Yate died in Charlton, Bristol on 27 October 1737, with his burial taking place at Christ Church, Bristol due to his status as a former alderman. He left the majority of his estate to his two nephews.
Personal life He had a cousin - Joseph Earle - who also served as an MP for Bristol directly after Yate.
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British politician and merchant
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Robert Yate was born on 25 April 1643.
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Robert Yate died on 27 October 1737.
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Robert Yate was a politician.
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