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Sir Robert Abdy, 3rd Baronet

1688 – 1748

British politician

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Lived 1688 – 1748 (aged 60). Sir Robert Abdy, 3rd Baronet was a politician.

Sir Robert Abdy, 3rd Baronet FSA (8 April 1688 – 27 August 1748), of Albyns, Essex, was a British Tory politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1727 to 1748.

Abdy was the only son of Sir John Abdy, 2nd Baronet and his wife, Jane Nicholas, the daughter of Sir Edward Nicholas. In 1691, aged only three, he succeeded his father as baronet. Abdy matriculated at Trinity College, Oxford, on 4 August 1705. On 5 July 1711, he married Theodosia Bramstone, only daughter of George Bramstone at St Christopher le Stocks in London. Abdy was further a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London (FSA). He was succeeded in the baronetcy by his eldest son John.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Trinity College
Positions held
Member of the 7th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 8th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain
Awards
Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries
Also known as
Sir John Abdy, 3rd Bt.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir Robert Abdy, 3rd Baronet?

British politician (1688-1748)

When was Sir Robert Abdy, 3rd Baronet born?

Sir Robert Abdy, 3rd Baronet was born on 8 April 1688.

When did Sir Robert Abdy, 3rd Baronet die?

Sir Robert Abdy, 3rd Baronet died on 27 August 1748.

What was Sir Robert Abdy, 3rd Baronet's occupation?

Sir Robert Abdy, 3rd Baronet was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir Robert Abdy, 3rd Baronet

· Wikidata: Q7528692

· DBpedia: Sir Robert Abdy, 3rd Baronet

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