John Amyand

John Amyand (6 November 1751 – 5 June 1780) was an English Whig politician.

John Amyand
Born6 November 1751
Died5 June 1780
NationalityEnglish
OccupationPolitician

He was the second son of Sir George Amyand, a prominent London merchant of huguenot descent. Educated at Eton College, he was elected unopposed as Member of Parliament for Camelford in the general election of 1774. He died in office on 5 June 1780.[1]

References

  1. Drummond, Mary (1964). "Amyand, John (1751–80)". In Namier, Lewis; Brooke, John (eds.). The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1754–1790. London: Haynes. ISBN 9780436304200.
Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by
Charles Phillips
William Wilson
Member of Parliament for Camelford
1774–1780
With: Francis Herne 1774–1776
Sir Ralph Payne 1776–1780
Succeeded by
John Pardoe
James Macpherson


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