Richard Hankey
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Richard Hankey (1766 – 15 March 1817) was an English banker who was Member of Parliament for Plympton Erle.[1]
Richard Hankey | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Plympton Erle | |
| In office 17 June 1799 – 1802 | |
| Preceded by | William Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | Philip Metcalfe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1766 |
| Died | 15 March 1817 (aged 50–51) |
| Alma mater | Gray's Inn |
Biography
Richard Hankey was born into a Fenchurch Street family of bankers.[2] His father made money in the slave trade in Jamaica.[3] His brother Joseph Hankey was also an MP.[4]
