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William Clayton

b. 1650

English merchant and politician (died 1715)

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Born 1650. William Clayton was a politician.

William Clayton (after 1650 – 7 July 1715) was an English merchant and politician from Liverpool. After the Union with Scotland, he was elected as a Liverpool MP to the new House of Commons of Great Britain from 1713 to 1715.

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Important facts

Born

1650

Birth century

17th century

Occupation

Politician

Positions held

Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 1698-1700 Parliament, Member of the 1701 Parliament

Also known as

Esq. of Fulwood

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Clayton?

English merchant and politician (died 1715)

When was William Clayton born?

William Clayton was born in 1650.

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William Clayton was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Clayton

· Wikidata: Q17279232

· DBpedia: William Clayton (Liverpool MP)

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Clayton. https://biography.guide/william-clayton-politician-1650/

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