William Wiseman Clarke
William Wiseman Clarke of Ardington (1759–1826) was High Sheriff of Berkshire.
William Wiseman Clarke | |
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| Born | 1759 |
| Died | 4 September 1826 (aged 67)[1] |
Biography
William was born in 1759 and was educated at John Roysse's Free School in Abingdon, (now Abingdon School). He received his later education at Christ Church, Oxford.[2]
He lived at Ardington House and, in 1811, he was appointed High Sheriff of Berkshire.[2]
He died on 4 September 1826 aged 67 and was described as one of the oldest magistrates and deputy-lieutenants of the county.[1]
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Peter Green |
High Sheriff of Berkshire 1811-12 |
Succeeded by George Elwes |
See also
References
- Urban, Sylvanus (1826). The Gentleman's Magazine, and Historical Chronicle. John Nichols and Son. p. 284.
- Richardson, William H (1905). List of Some Distinguished Persons Educated at Abingdon School 1563-1855. Hughes Market Place (Abingdon). p. 6.
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