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Sir Edward Knatchbull, 7th Baronet

1704 – 1789

Irish politician

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About Sir Edward Knatchbull, 7th Baronet

Lived 1704 – 1789 (aged 84). Sir Edward Knatchbull, 7th Baronet was a politician.

Sir Edward Knatchbull, 7th Baronet (12 December 1704 – 21 November 1789) was an Irish politician.

He was the third son of Sir Edward Knatchbull, 4th Baronet and Alice Wyndham, daughter of Colonel John Wyndham. In 1763, he succeeded his nephew Sir Wyndham Knatchbull-Wyndham, 6th Baronet as baronet. Knatchbull was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Armagh Borough in the Irish House of Commons from 1727 until 1760.

Knatchbull married Grace Legge, second daughter of William Legge. They had five daughters and three sons.

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Important facts

Born
12 December 1704
Birth century
18th century
Died
21 November 1789
Occupation
Politician
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland
Also known as
Edward Knatchbull, Sir Edward Knatchbull, 7th Bt.

Family & relationships

Parent
Sir Edward Knatchbull, 4th Baronet

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir Edward Knatchbull, 7th Baronet?

Irish politician (1704-1789)

When was Sir Edward Knatchbull, 7th Baronet born?

Sir Edward Knatchbull, 7th Baronet was born on 12 December 1704.

When did Sir Edward Knatchbull, 7th Baronet die?

Sir Edward Knatchbull, 7th Baronet died on 21 November 1789.

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Sir Edward Knatchbull, 7th Baronet was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir Edward Knatchbull, 7th Baronet

· Wikidata: Q7526583

· DBpedia: Sir Edward Knatchbull, 7th Baronet

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