About William Gifford
Lived 1649 – 1724 (aged 74–75). William Gifford was a British politician.
Captain Sir William Gifford (c.1649-1724) was a Royal Navy officer and member of parliament.
Career Born the son of Sir Richard Gifford of King's Somborne, Gifford joined the Royal Navy around 1670 and was promoted to captain in 1682. He became was appointed by the Navy Board Resident Commissioner, Portsmouth on 18 June 1702 until 14 January 1705 and the Governor of Greenwich Hospital in 1708.
Gifford also served as member of parliament for Portsmouth from 1702 to 1708 and from 1711 to 1713.
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Who was William Gifford?
politician (1649-1724)
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William Gifford was born in 1649.
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William Gifford died in 1724.
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William Gifford was a politician.
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William Gifford was British.
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· DBpedia: William Gifford (Royal Navy officer)
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