Difference between revisions of "Colvile, Robert"

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Possibly a merchant before entering politics. Returned for Kinross-shire (1754). Newcastle sought to attach Colvile to the 'English ministry' through a pension. Seems to have remained unattached to any group in particular. Stood down in 1761.
 
Possibly a merchant before entering politics. Returned for Kinross-shire (1754). Newcastle sought to attach Colvile to the 'English ministry' through a pension. Seems to have remained unattached to any group in particular. Stood down in 1761.

Latest revision as of 18:44, 17 June 2014

Dates 1754-61
Location London
Vocation Politician
Place of Birth Ayrshire
Marriage Janet Wedderburn; Charles Preston (sic)
Issue 2 sons
Place of birth Source History of Parliament Online

Possibly a merchant before entering politics. Returned for Kinross-shire (1754). Newcastle sought to attach Colvile to the 'English ministry' through a pension. Seems to have remained unattached to any group in particular. Stood down in 1761.