Wilson Roberts
English politician (1770 - 1853)
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Wilson Aylesbury Roberts (23 June 1770 – 28 November 1853) was an English politician who was Member of Parliament for Bewdley.[1]
Preceded byCharles Wilsonn
Succeeded byThomas Winnington
Born23 June 1770
Died28 November 1853 (aged 83)
Wilson Roberts | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Bewdley | |
| In office 19 June 1818 – 12 December 1832 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Wilsonn |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Winnington |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 June 1770 |
| Died | 28 November 1853 (aged 83) |
| Resting place | Dowles churchyard, Worcestershire |
| Party | Tory |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
Biography
His great-grandfather settled in Droitwich at the start of the eighteenth century from Cornwall.[2] He was High Sheriff of Worcestershire from 1837 to 1838.[2]