John Dodd (Reading MP)
For other people named John Dodd, see John Dodd (disambiguation).
John Dodd (24 September 1717 – 9 February 1782 in Swallowfield) was an English Whig politician.
Dodd was educated at King's College, Cambridge.[1] A close friend of Horace Walpole, he was Member of Parliament (MP) for Reading in Berkshire in 1741, and from 1755 to 1782. He lived at Swallowfield Park.
References
- ↑ "Dodd, John (DT735J)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Strode John Blagrave |
Member of Parliament for Reading February–May 1741 With: John Blagrave |
Succeeded by John Blagrave William Strode |
| Preceded by William Strode The Viscount Fane |
Member of Parliament for Reading 1755 – 1782 With: The Viscount Fane to 1761 Sir Francis Knollys, Bt 1761–68 Henry Vansittart 1768–74 Francis Annesley from 1774 |
Succeeded by Francis Annesley Richard Aldworth-Neville |
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