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| + | [[File:DentonEdmundSir1.jpg | thumb | Bookplate of Sir Edmund Denton (BM Franks Collection *168)]] | ||
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| − | Born at [[location::Hillesden, Buckinghamshire]], eldest son of [[family::Alexander Denton]], | + | Born at [[location::Hillesden, Buckinghamshire]], eldest son of [[family::Alexander Denton]], MP for Buckingham. Matriculated at [[education::Wadham College, Oxford]] 1695, but did not graduate; admitted at the [[organisations::Middle Temple]] 1697. [[occupation::MP]] for [[location::Buckingham]] 1698, and for [[location::Buckinghamshire]] 1708, where he was generally associated with the Whig side. He was created a [[personal title::baronet]] in 1699, although the baronetcy became extinct upon his death. |
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| − | Denton used an armorial bookplate (Franks *168), but the extent of his library is not known. His will has no mention of books; the bulk of his estate was in inherited by his brother Alexander (1679-1740, MP and judge). | + | Denton used an armorial bookplate (Franks *168), but the extent of his library is not known. His will has no mention of books; the bulk of his estate was in inherited by his brother [[family::Alexander Denton|Alexander]] (1679-1740, MP and judge). |
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| + | *[https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D700817 Will of Sir Edmund Denton, The National Archives PROB 11/540/250]. | ||
*[http://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1690-1715/member/denton-edmund-1676-1714 History of Parliament]. | *[http://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1690-1715/member/denton-edmund-1676-1714 History of Parliament]. | ||
*Foster, J. ''Alumni Oxonienses''. London, 1888. | *Foster, J. ''Alumni Oxonienses''. London, 1888. | ||
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Sir Edmund DENTON, 1st 1st Baronet 1676-1714
Biographical Note
Born at Hillesden, Buckinghamshire, eldest son of Alexander Denton, MP for Buckingham. Matriculated at Wadham College, Oxford 1695, but did not graduate; admitted at the Middle Temple 1697. MP for Buckingham 1698, and for Buckinghamshire 1708, where he was generally associated with the Whig side. He was created a baronet in 1699, although the baronetcy became extinct upon his death.
Books
Denton used an armorial bookplate (Franks *168), but the extent of his library is not known. His will has no mention of books; the bulk of his estate was in inherited by his brother Alexander (1679-1740, MP and judge).
Sources
- Will of Sir Edmund Denton, The National Archives PROB 11/540/250.
- History of Parliament.
- Foster, J. Alumni Oxonienses. London, 1888.