George Watson

Politician

1768 – 1824

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Who was George Watson?

George Watson was a British Member of Parliament.

He was the son of Lewis Watson, 1st Baron Sondes of Lees Court, Kent and his wife Grace, the daughter and coheiress of Hon. Henry Pelham of Esher Place, Surrey and educated at Eton College.

He was MP for Canterbury from 1800 to 1806 and appointed High Sheriff of Rutland for 1811–12.

He died unmarried aged 56.

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Born
Feb 20, 1768
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Jun 17, 1824

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on July 23, 2013

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