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Sir Roger Bradshaigh, 1st Baronet

1628 – 1684

English politician

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Lived 1628 – 1684 (aged 56). Sir Roger Bradshaigh, 1st Baronet was an English politician.

Sir Roger Bradshaigh, 1st Baronet (14 January 1628 – 31 March 1684) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1660 to 1679.

Bradshaigh was the third but oldest surviving son of James Bradshaigh of Haigh Hall, Haigh, Lancashire, by Anne, daughter of Sir William Norris of Speke

In 1660, he was elected member of parliament (MP) for Lancashire in the Convention Parliament. and was knighted on 18 June 1660. In 1661 he was re-elected MP for Lancashire in the Cavalier Parliament and sat until 1679.

Bradshaigh died at the age of 57 on a visit to Chester and was buried at Wigan. He had married Elizabeth, the daughter of William Pennington of Muncaster, Cumberland. They had four sons (only one surviving him) and three daughters.

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Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the April 1660 Parliament, Member of the 1661-79 Parliament, High Sheriff of Lancashire

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir Roger Bradshaigh, 1st Baronet?

English politician

When was Sir Roger Bradshaigh, 1st Baronet born?

Sir Roger Bradshaigh, 1st Baronet was born on 14 January 1628.

When did Sir Roger Bradshaigh, 1st Baronet die?

Sir Roger Bradshaigh, 1st Baronet died on 31 March 1684.

What was Sir Roger Bradshaigh, 1st Baronet's occupation?

Sir Roger Bradshaigh, 1st Baronet was a politician.

What nationality was Sir Roger Bradshaigh, 1st Baronet?

Sir Roger Bradshaigh, 1st Baronet was English.

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· Wikipedia: Sir Roger Bradshaigh, 1st Baronet

· Wikidata: Q7528879

· DBpedia: Sir Roger Bradshaigh, 1st Baronet

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