Sir Thomas Clarges, 2nd Baronet
Sir Thomas Clarges, 2nd Baronet (25 July 1688 – 19 February 1759), of Aston, near Stevenage, Hertfordshire, was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1713 to 1715.
Clarges was the eldest surviving son of Sir Walter Clarges, 1st Baronet, whom he succeeded circa 31 March 1706 and was educated at St Paul's School.
Clarges was a Member of Parliament for Lostwithiel from 1713 to 1715.
Clarges was appointed a Gentleman of the privy chamber by 1734 until his death. He married twice; firstly Katherine, the daughter and coheiress of John Berkeley, 4th Viscount Fitzhardinge and secondly Frances, with whom he had a son Thomas, who predeased him. He was succeeded by his grandson Thomas.
References
- "CLARGES, Sir Thomas, 2nd Bt. (1688-1759), of Aston, nr. Stevenage, Herts". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Hugh Fortescue John Hill |
Member of Parliament for Lostwithiel 1713 – 1715 With: Erasmus Lewis |
Succeeded by Thomas Liddell Galfridus Walpole |
| Baronetage of England | ||
| Preceded by Sir Walter Clarges, 1st Baronet |
Baronet (of St Martin's in the Fields) 1706-1751 |
Succeeded by Sir Thomas Clarges, 3rd Baronet |
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