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Sir John Astley, 1st Baronet

1778 – 1842

British politician

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Lived 1778 – 1842 (aged 63). Sir John Astley, 1st Baronet was a British politician.

Sir John Dugdale Astley, 1st Baronet (27 June 1778 – 19 January 1842) was an English landowner and MP.

He was a member of the Astley family who had owned the manor of Everleigh, Wiltshire, since 1765. His parents were Francis Dugdale Astley and Mary Buckler (died 1804) of Boreham, Wiltshire.

He was Member of Parliament for Wiltshire from 1820 to 1832, and for North Wiltshire from 1832 to 1835.

He was created a baronet, of Everleigh, in the county of Wiltshire on 15 August 1821. He was appointed High Sheriff of Wiltshire for 1836.

Astley was married on 27 July 1803 to Sarah Page of Gosport, Hampshire; they had a son and a daughter:

Francis Dugdale Astley (1805–1873), succeeded his father as 2nd Baronet Mary Anne Astley, married on 19 March 1833 to George Byng, 7th Viscount Torrington (1812–1884), later Governor of Ceylon.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Oriel College
Positions held
Member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Sir John Dugdale Astley, 1st Baronet, John Dugdale Astley, John Astley

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir John Astley, 1st Baronet?

British politician (1778-1842)

When was Sir John Astley, 1st Baronet born?

Sir John Astley, 1st Baronet was born on 27 June 1778.

When did Sir John Astley, 1st Baronet die?

Sir John Astley, 1st Baronet died on 19 January 1842.

What was Sir John Astley, 1st Baronet's occupation?

Sir John Astley, 1st Baronet was a politician.

What nationality was Sir John Astley, 1st Baronet?

Sir John Astley, 1st Baronet was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir John Astley, 1st Baronet

· Wikidata: Q7527561

· DBpedia: Sir John Astley, 1st Baronet

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