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Thomas Estcourt

1748 – 1818

British Member of Parliament

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Lived 1748 – 1818 (aged 70). Thomas Estcourt was a British politician.

Thomas Estcourt (27 September 1748 – 2 December 1818) was an English politician.

He was born in 1748, the eldest surviving son of Matthew Estcourt of Cam, Gloucestershire, and his wife, Lydiah. He was educated at St John's College, Oxford, from 1766.

He succeeded to the Estcourt estate of a distant kinsman in 1750 and then his father before 1782. He was High Sheriff of Gloucestershire for 1774–75.

He was returned unopposed as MP for Cricklade from 20 March 1790 to 1806, promising to serve "founded on independence and guided by integrity".

He married in 1774, the Hon. Jane Grimston, daughter of James Grimston, 2nd Viscount Grimston and had 2 sons and 2 daughters. His eldest son Thomas Grimston Estcourt also became an MP.

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Important facts

Born
27 September 1748
Birth century
18th century
Died
2 December 1818
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Education
St John's 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

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Estcourt?

British Member of Parliament (1748-1818)

When was Thomas Estcourt born?

Thomas Estcourt was born on 27 September 1748.

When did Thomas Estcourt die?

Thomas Estcourt died on 2 December 1818.

What was Thomas Estcourt's occupation?

Thomas Estcourt was a politician.

What nationality was Thomas Estcourt?

Thomas Estcourt was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Estcourt

· Wikidata: Q24276271

· DBpedia: Thomas Estcourt (died 1818)

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