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Sir William Milner, 3rd Baronet

1754 – 1811

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Lived 1754 – 1811 (aged 56). Sir William Milner, 3rd Baronet was a British politician.

Sir William Mordaunt Milner, 3rd Baronet (6 October 1754 – 9 September 1811) of Nun Appleton Hall, Yorkshire, was a British Member of Parliament and Lord Mayor of York.

He was the eldest surviving son of Sir William Milner, 2nd Baronet, of Nun Appleton by Elizabeth, the daughter and coheiress of Revd. George Mordaunt. He was educated at Eton College between 1766 and 1769. He succeeded his father to the baronetcy in 1774.

He served in the British Army as a cornet in the 10th Dragoons from 1772 to 1776. Later in his life he would serve as an officer in the volunteer militia.

He was elected Lord Mayor of York for 1787–88 and again for a second term for 1798–99. He represented the city of York from 1790 to 1811 as a Whig in both the Parliament of Great Britain, and from the Acts of Union 1800 the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

He married in 1776, Diana, the daughter of Humphrey Sturt of Crichel More, Dorset. They had 3 sons and 2 daughters. He was succeeded by his son Sir William Mordaunt Sturt Milner, 4th Baronet.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Eton College
Positions held
Member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain, 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
Also known as
William Milner, Sir William Milner, William Mordaunt Milner, Sir William Mordaunt Milner, 3rd Baronet, 3rd Bt.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir William Milner, 3rd Baronet?

politician (1754-1811)

When was Sir William Milner, 3rd Baronet born?

Sir William Milner, 3rd Baronet was born on 6 October 1754.

When did Sir William Milner, 3rd Baronet die?

Sir William Milner, 3rd Baronet died on 9 September 1811.

What was Sir William Milner, 3rd Baronet's occupation?

Sir William Milner, 3rd Baronet was a politician.

What nationality was Sir William Milner, 3rd Baronet?

Sir William Milner, 3rd Baronet was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir William Milner, 3rd Baronet

· Wikidata: Q26250622

· DBpedia: Sir William Milner, 3rd Baronet

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