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William Papwell Brigstocke

William Papwell Brigstocke

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William Papwell Brigstocke (1788 – January 1834) was a British politician.

Brigstocke lived in Combe Hay. He stood as a Whig in the 1832 UK general election in East Somerset, winning a seat. He supported electoral reform, and the immediate abolition of slavery. He died in January 1834, while still in office.[1]

Brigstocke's eldest daughter was Georgina Anne Dalrymple, who became an author.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Stenton, Michael (1976). Who's Who of British Members of Parliament. Vol. 1. Hassocks: Harvester Press. p. 47. ISBN 0855272198.
  2. [2]
    "Author: Georgina Anne Dalrymple". At the Circulating Library. Victorian Research. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
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