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Thomas Cookes Winford

1673 – 1744

British Member of Parliament

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Lived 1673 – 1744 (aged 70–71). Thomas Cookes Winford was a British politician.

Sir Thomas Cookes Winford, 2nd Baronet (c. 1674 – 19 January 1744) was an English landowner and politician. He succeeded to the Winford baronetcy in 1702 under a special remainder, inherited the Cookes estate at Norgrove, sat as member for Worcestershire in the Parliament of Great Britain from 1707 to 1710, and later served as High Sheriff of Worcestershire in 1721–22.

Early life and family Winford was the son and heir of Henry Winford of Astley and Glasshampton, Worcestershire, and Mercy Winford, née Cookes, sister and heir of Sir Thomas Cookes, 2nd Baronet, of Bentley and Norgrove.

Later in county office he served as High Sheriff of Worcestershire in 1721–22. Complete Baronetage records that his widow Elizabeth died on 29 November 1753.

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Important facts

Born
1673
Birth century
Occupation
Positions held
Member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain
Also known as
Sit Thomas Cookes Wfnford, 2nd Bt., Sir Thomas Cookes Winford, 2nd Baronet

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Cookes Winford?

British Member of Parliament (1673-1744)

When was Thomas Cookes Winford born?

Thomas Cookes Winford was born in 1673.

When did Thomas Cookes Winford die?

Thomas Cookes Winford died on 19 January 1744.

What was Thomas Cookes Winford's occupation?

Thomas Cookes Winford was a politician.

What nationality was Thomas Cookes Winford?

Thomas Cookes Winford was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Cookes Winford

· Wikidata: Q36622220

· DBpedia: Sir Thomas Cookes Winford, 2nd Baronet

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