John Sanford (Bridgwater MP)
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Born1640
Died1711 (aged 70–71)
OccupationPolitician
John Sanford | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Commons of England | |
| Constituency | Taunton (1685, 1689) Minehead (1690, 1695) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1640 |
| Died | 1711 (aged 70–71) |
| Occupation | Politician |
John Sanford (1640–1711), of Basinghall Street, London and Nynehead Court, Somerset was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons during the later Stuart period. He represented Taunton and Minehead as a Member of Parliament in the late 17th century.[1][2]
Career
Sanford entered Parliament as Member of Parliament for Bridgwater, serving during the later years of the Restoration period.[1] His political career was typical of provincial gentry with financial interests in London, combining local influence with parliamentary service.[1]