About William Clayton
Lived 1718 – 1783 (aged 64–65). William Clayton was a politician.
William Clayton ( – 3 July 1783) of Harleyford Manor, near Great Marlow was an English politician.
He was the second surviving son of Sir William Clayton, 1st Baronet (died 1744), and the younger brother of Sir Kenrick Clayton, 2nd Baronet. He was educated at the Middle Temple.
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Who was William Clayton?
British politician; (1718-1783)
When was William Clayton born?
William Clayton was born in 1718.
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William Clayton died on 3 July 1783.
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William Clayton was a politician.
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