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William Fellowes

1727 – 1804

British Member of Parliament (died 1804)

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About William Fellowes

Lived 1727 – 1804 (aged 76–77). William Fellowes was a British politician.

William Fellowes (c. 1726– 10 February 1804) was an English politician.

Life The son of Coulson Fellowes of Ramsey Abbey, Huntingdonshire, and his wife, Urania Herbert, William Fellowes matriculated at St John's College, Cambridge in 1744, aged 17.

Fellowes entered parliament in 1768 as member for Ludlow: his mother's brother, Henry Herbert, 1st Earl of Powis, brought him in unopposed with his local interest. He generally supported the administrations of Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton and Lord North. He did not stand in the 1774 general election.

Family Fellowes married in 1768, Lavinia Smyth, daughter of James Smyth of St Audries in Somerset. They had three sons and two daughters. Edward Fellowes R.N. was another son.

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Important facts

Born
1727
Birth century
18th century
Died
4 February 1804
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Positions held
Member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Fellowes?

British Member of Parliament (died 1804)

When was William Fellowes born?

William Fellowes was born in 1727.

When did William Fellowes die?

William Fellowes died on 4 February 1804.

What was William Fellowes's occupation?

William Fellowes was a politician.

What nationality was William Fellowes?

William Fellowes was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Fellowes

· Wikidata: Q26234519

· DBpedia: William Fellowes (MP, died 1804)

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