Benjamin Lethieullier

Benjamin Lethieullier (1729-1797), was a British politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1768 and 1797.

Swakeleys House, Ickenham

Lethieullier was the son of Christopher Lethieullier, director of the Bank of England, and his wife Sarah Lascelles who was daughter of Edward Lascelles, and widow of Joshua Iremonger of Wherwell, Hampshire.[1]

Lethieullier's father died in 1736 and in 1741 his mother Sarah purchased Swakeleys for him. He came of age in 1750 and in the following year sold the estate to the Rector of Ickenham.[2] He became a wealthy man, holding considerable amounts of Bank of England stock. He never had any involvement in the Bank of England although his father and uncle were both directors.[1] Between 1748 and 1753 he undertook the Grand Tour with his brother-in-law Sir Matthew Fetherstonhaugh, 1st Baronet, and his step brother Lascelles Iremonger. They brought back to Uppark an impressive collection of Italian art.[3]

In 1768 Lethieullier was returned as Member of Parliament for Andover and retained the seat 29 years. In 1784 he was returned both for Andover and Midhurst and chose to sit again for Andover.[1]

Lethieullier is not recorded as speaking in parliament but voted regularly on major issues. He never held any political appointments and deed not seek benefits for himself. He was spoken of with respect but is rarely mentioned in correspondence.[1]

Lethieullier died unmarried on 5 December 1797 .[1]

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Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by
Sir Francis Blake Delaval
Sir John Griffin
Member of Parliament for Andover
1768–1797
With: Sir John Griffin 1768-1784
William Fellowes 1784-1796
Hon. Coulson Wallop 1796-1797
Succeeded by
Thomas Assheton Smith I
Hon. Coulson Wallop
Preceded by
Sir Sampson Gideon
Hon. Henry Drummond
Member of Parliament for Midhurst
1784–1784
With: Hon. Henry Drummond
Succeeded by
Edward Cotsford
Hon. Henry Drummond
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