Sir Tristram Dillington, 5th Baronet

Sir Tristram Dillington, 5th Baronet ( 1678–1721) of Knighton, Isle of Wight was a British Army officer, landowner and Whig politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1707 and 1721.

Early life Dillington was the third son of Sir Robert Dillington, 2nd Baronet of Knighton and his second wife. Hannah Webb, daughter of William Webb of Throgmorton Street, London. He was half-brother of Sir Robert Dillington, 3rd Baronet. He was admitted at Inner Temple in 1694 but being a younger son, joined the army

"Knighton the seat of George M Bisset Esq." Engraving by Richard Godfrey, 1781.

Career Dillington was an ensign in the 1st Foot Guards in 1701 and cornet in the 1st Dragoon Guards in 1703 and was present at the Battle of Blenheim. He succeeded his brother Sir John Dillington, 4th Baronet in the baronetcy on 5 March 1706.

Death and legacy Dillington died unmarried on 7 July 1721 aged 43.