Aldborough, Edward Stratford, Earl of, 1736-1801
Variant namesWhig and elected member of British and Irish Parliament.
Edward Stratford was the eldest son of John Stratford of Baltinglass. He was a Whig and elected member for Taunton to the British Parliament (1774), but was unseated for bribery and corruption (1775). He later represented Baltinglass in the Irish Parliament. He was elected a member of the Royal Society (1777). He voted in favor of the union with England (1800). Stratford was known as the "Irish Stanhope" for his eccentricity.
From the description of Letter, 1798 June 8. (Boston College). WorldCat record id: 48785077
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| creatorOf | Aldborough, Edward Stratford, Earl of, ca. 1741-1801. Autograph letter signed : Aldbro' House, to Sir Philip Francis, 1780 Feb. 10. | Pierpont Morgan Library. | |
| creatorOf | Aldborough, Edward Stratford, Earl of, ca. 1741-1801. Autograph note in the third person : to Sir Peter Burrell, 1788 Feb. 15. | Pierpont Morgan Library. | |
| creatorOf | Aldborough, Edward Stratford, Earl of, 1736-1801. Letter, 1798 June 8. | Boston College. John J. Burns Library |
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| associatedWith | Gwydir, Peter Burrell, Baron, 1754-1820, | person |
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Birth 1736
Death 1801-01-02
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