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William Guise

1737 – 1783

British Member of Parliament

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About William Guise

Lived 1737 – 1783 (aged 45–46). William Guise was a British politician.

Sir William Guise, 5th Baronet (1737 – 6 April 1783), was a British politician who accompanied Edward Gibbon on his Grand Tour of Italy and sat in the House of Commons between 1770 and 1783.

Guise was the son of Sir John Guise, 4th Baronet of Elmore Court and Rendcombe, Gloucestershire and his wife Jane Saunders, daughter of John Saunders of Mongewell, Oxfordshire. He entered Lincoln's Inn and Queen's College, Oxford in 1754 and was awarded MA on 29 October 1759. Between 1763 and 1765 he undertook the Grand Tour when he met Edward Gibbon at Lausanne and accompanied him to Italy “in great harmony and good humour”. He succeeded his father in the baronetcy in 1769.

In August 1770 Guise was returned unopposed as Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire and held the seat until his death. He is reported to have spoken only twice in Parliament.

Guise was unmarried and the baronetcy became extinct on his death on 6 April 1783. His estates were inherited by a relative John Guise of Highnam, who was created the first Guise baronet, of Highnam the same year.

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Important facts

Born
1737
Birth century
Occupation
Education
The Queen's College
Positions held
Member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain
Also known as
Sir William Guise, 5th Baronet, 5th Bt.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Guise?

British Member of Parliament (1737-1783)

When was William Guise born?

William Guise was born in 1737.

When did William Guise die?

William Guise died on 6 April 1783.

What was William Guise's occupation?

William Guise was a politician.

What nationality was William Guise?

William Guise was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Guise

· Wikidata: Q26857680

· DBpedia: Sir William Guise, 5th Baronet

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