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William MacDowall Colhoun

b. 1740

British Member of Parliament

Politician Plantation owner

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About William MacDowall Colhoun

Born 1740. William MacDowall Colhoun was a British politician and plantation owner.

William MacDowall Colhoun (1740–1821) was a British politician and the member of Parliament for Bedford from 1784 to 1802.

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Important facts

Born

1740

Birth century

18th century

Occupation

Politician, plantation owner

Nationality

Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Positions held

Member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 18th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom

Frequently asked questions

Who was William MacDowall Colhoun?

British Member of Parliament (1740–1821)

When was William MacDowall Colhoun born?

William MacDowall Colhoun was born in 1740.

What was William MacDowall Colhoun's occupation?

William MacDowall Colhoun was a politician and plantation owner.

What nationality was William MacDowall Colhoun?

William MacDowall Colhoun was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William MacDowall Colhoun

· Wikidata: Q26406839

· DBpedia: William MacDowall Colhoun

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