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Sir George Pocock, 1st Baronet

1765 – 1840

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About Sir George Pocock, 1st Baronet

Lived 1765 – 1840 (aged 74). Sir George Pocock, 1st Baronet was a British politician.

Sir George Pocock, 1st Baronet (15 October 1765 – 14 July 1840) was an English politician and peer who served as MP for Bridgwater from 1796 until 1806 and 1807 until 1820.

He was the eldest son of Rear admiral Sir George Pocock and Sophia Pitt. He was educated at Cormick's School, Putney and went to Eton College from 1778 till 1783. He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford from 1783 till 1786. He married Charlotte Mary on 6 June 1791 and had six sons and four daughters.

He was made a baronet on 18 August 1821.

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Important facts

Born
15 October 1765
Birth century
18th century
Died
14 July 1840
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Education
Eton College
Positions held
Member of the 18th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
George Pocock, Sir George Pocock, 1st Bt.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir George Pocock, 1st Baronet?

politician; (1765-1840)

When was Sir George Pocock, 1st Baronet born?

Sir George Pocock, 1st Baronet was born on 15 October 1765.

When did Sir George Pocock, 1st Baronet die?

Sir George Pocock, 1st Baronet died on 14 July 1840.

What was Sir George Pocock, 1st Baronet's occupation?

Sir George Pocock, 1st Baronet was a politician.

What nationality was Sir George Pocock, 1st Baronet?

Sir George Pocock, 1st Baronet was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir George Pocock, 1st Baronet

· Wikidata: Q21166614

· DBpedia: Sir George Pocock, 1st Baronet

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