Sir George Wombwell, 1st Baronet
Sir George Wombwell, 1st Baronet (11 June 1734 – 2 November 1780) was Chairman of the Honourable East India Company and a Member of Parliament.
He was the son of Roger Wombwell of Glasgow, Scotland, a merchant. He went into partnership with his uncle in the London company of George Wombwell, sen. and jun. He was elected a Director of the British East India Company in 1766–69, 1775–77 and Chairman in 1777–79.
He was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Huntingdon in 1774, sitting until 1780. He was created a baronet in 1778.[1]
He married Susanna, the daughter of Sir Thomas Rawlinson, Lord Mayor of London.[2] They had a son, Sir George Wombwell, 2nd Baronet, and two daughters.[3]
References
- "WOMBWELL, George (1734-80), of Crutched Friars, London and Wombwell, Yorks.". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 2013-03-20.
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Robert Jones William Augustus Montagu |
Member of Parliament for Huntingdon 1774–1780 With: William Augustus Montagu 1774–1776 The Lord Mulgrave 1776–1780 |
Succeeded by The Lord Mulgrave Hugh Palliser |
| Baronetage of Great Britain | ||
| New creation | Baronet (of Wombwell) 1778–1780 |
Succeeded by George Wombwell |
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