Paul Methuen (MP)
Paul Methuen (16 May 1723 – 22 January 1795) was an English politician.
He was the son of Thomas Methuen of Bradford-on-Avon and was the cousin and heir of politician-diplomat Sir Paul Methuen (1672–1757). He went up to Oriel College, Oxford.[1]
He was Member of Parliament (MP) for Westbury 1747–1748,[2] for Warwick 1762–1768,[3] and Great Bedwyn 1774–1781.[4]
Methuen bought Garsdon manor, Wiltshire, in 1758.[5] His grandson, also Paul, became Baron Methuen in 1838.
References
- "METHUEN, Paul (1723-95), of Corsham and Bradford-on-Avon, Wilts". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
- Historical list of MPs: W (part 2)
- Historical list of MPs: W (part 1)
- Historical list of MPs: G (part 2)
- "Victoria County History – Wiltshire, vol 14, pp89–95: Garsdon". British History Online. University of London. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by George Evans Joseph Townsend |
Member of Parliament for Westbury 1747–1748 With: John Bance |
Succeeded by Chauncy Townsend Matthew Michell |
| Preceded by Hamilton Boyle Henry Archer |
Member of Parliament for Warwick 1762–1768 With: Henry Archer |
Succeeded by George Greville Henry Archer |
| Preceded by William Burke James Stopford, Earl of Courtown |
Member of Parliament for Great Bedwyn 1774–1781 With: The Earl of Courtown, to Dec. 1774 James Cecil, 1774–80; Sir Merrick Burrell, from 1780 |
Succeeded by Paul Cobb Methuen Sir Merrick Burrell |
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