About William Vaughan
Lived 1707 – 1775 (aged 67–68). William Vaughan was a British politician.
William Vaughan (c. 1707–12 April 1775) of Corsygedol, Merioneth was a Welsh politician.
Biography
He was the eldest son of Richard Vaughan of Corsygedol and educated at Chester and Mortlake schools and St John's College, Cambridge (1726). He succeeded his father in 1734. Evan Lloyd Vaughan was his younger brother.
He was the Lord Lieutenant of Merionethshire 1762–1775, Custos Rotulorum of Merionethshire 1731–1775 and Member of Parliament (MP) for Merionethshire from 1734 to 1768.
He married his cousin Catherine, the daughter and coheiress of Hugh Nanney, M.P., of Nannau, Merioneth, with whom he had a daughter who predeceased him. He was succeeded by his brother Evan.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Vaughan?
Welsh politician, died 1775
When was William Vaughan born?
William Vaughan was born in 1707.
When did William Vaughan die?
William Vaughan died on 12 April 1775.
What was William Vaughan's occupation?
William Vaughan was a politician.
What nationality was William Vaughan?
William Vaughan was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Vaughan (MP)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Vaughan. https://biography.guide/william-vaughan/
MLA: "William Vaughan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-vaughan/.
Chicago: "William Vaughan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-vaughan/.
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