Matthew Andrews (politician)
English Member of Parliament
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Sir Matthew Andrews (1630 – 6 March 1711) was an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Shaftesbury.[1]
Matthew Andrews | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Parliament of England for Shaftesbury | |
| In office 1679–1698 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1630 |
| Died | 6 March 1711 (aged 80–81) |
| Resting place | Mere, Wiltshire |
Biography
Matthew Andrews was the first son of a grocer of Ironmonger Lane of the same name.[1] He was knighted on 16 April 1675.[2] Andrews was High Sheriff of Wiltshire from 1675 to 1676.[3]
