Leslie, Thomas
From AngloScottish
Dates | 1734-41, 1743-61 | ||
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Location | London | ||
Vocation | Politician and army officer | ||
Place of Birth | Stenton, Fife | ||
Marriage | |||
Issue | 1 daughter | ||
Place of birth | Source | History of Parliament Online |
Captain of the 46th Foot( 1741), Equerry to Prince of Wales (1742), Barrack master (Scotland), with rank of colonel (1748-68). Younger son and cousin of members in the Squadrone. Returned for Dysart Burghs (1734-41), voted with the opposition. Did not stand for re-election. Returned to Parliament on family's interest for Perth Burghs in by-election (1743-62). Voted with the Government on the Hanoverians. Financial troubles led to the loss of his seat. Died 1772.