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Thomas Lamplugh

1656 – 1737

English Member of Parliament

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About Thomas Lamplugh

Lived 1656 – 1737 (aged 80–81). Thomas Lamplugh was an English and British politician.

Thomas Lamplugh (9 October 1656 – 1737) was an English Whig politician. He sat as MP for Cockermouth from 19 February 1702 till 1708.

He was the first son of Colonel John Lamplugh (died 1688) and his third wife, Frances, the daughter of Thomas Lamplugh. He was educated at Queen's College, Oxford and matriculated in 1676. In 1695, he married Frances (died 1745), the daughter of Abraham Moline and they had two sons who predeceased him and six daughters (five daughters predeceased him).

Lamplugh was first involved in elections in 1700, when he supported Sir Gilfrid Lawson, 6th Baronet at a Cumberland by-election. He served as Sheriff of Cumberland from 1700 till 1701. In December 1701, he stood for Parliament at Cockermouth but was defeated. In February 1702, he won Cockermouth in a by-election. He retained his seat in the 1702 general election and the 1705 general election. In February 1708, he departed Parliament and did not stand again.

He died in 1737 and was buried on 21 May 1737.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1737, Copgrove
Occupation
Positions held
Member of Parliament of Great Britain, High Sheriff of Cumberland

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People whose lives overlapped Thomas Lamplugh's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Lamplugh?

English Member of Parliament (1656-1737)

When was Thomas Lamplugh born?

Thomas Lamplugh was born on 9 October 1656.

When did Thomas Lamplugh die?

Thomas Lamplugh died in 1737 in Copgrove.

What was Thomas Lamplugh's occupation?

Thomas Lamplugh was a politician.

What nationality was Thomas Lamplugh?

Thomas Lamplugh was English and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Lamplugh

· Wikidata: Q40850138

· DBpedia: Thomas Lamplugh (1656–1737)

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