About Thomas Claughton
Lived 1773 – 1842 (aged 68). Thomas Claughton was a British politician.
Thomas Claughton (c. August 1773 – 8 March 1842) was a politician in England.
He was member of parliament (MP) for the rotten borough of Newton in Lancashire from 1818 until 1825. His sons Thomas Legh Claughton and Piers Claughton became bishops in the Anglican Church (Thomas of Rochester then St Albans; Piers of St Helena then Colombo) while his grandson Gilbert Claughton (son of Thomas) was created a baronet in 1912.
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Who was Thomas Claughton?
British politician (1773-1842)
When was Thomas Claughton born?
Thomas Claughton was born on 1 August 1773.
When did Thomas Claughton die?
Thomas Claughton died on 8 March 1842.
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Thomas Claughton was a politician.
What nationality was Thomas Claughton?
Thomas Claughton was British.
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· DBpedia: Thomas Claughton (MP)
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