Joseph Pitt

For the American philosopher, see Joseph C. Pitt.

Joseph Pitt (17591842) was a British lawyer of humble origins who prospered as a property speculator, notably in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, but also in Wiltshire, and who served as Tory MP for Cricklade, Wiltshire 18121831.[1][2] [3]His name is commemorated in Pittville, Cheltenham, his largest speculative development.[4]

References

  1. "PITT, Joseph (?1759-1842), of Cirencester, Glos. and Eastcourt House, Crudwell, Wilts.". History of Parliament: 1790-1820. History of Parliament Trust. Retrieved 30 April 2013.
  2. "PITT, Joseph (1759-1842), of Cirencester, Glos.; Eastcourt House, Crudwell, Wilts. and 36 Great George Street, Mdx.". History of Parliament: 1820-1832. History of Parliament Trust. Retrieved 30 April 2013.
  3. Baptised 24 June 1759 at Badgeworth, Glos (Parish Register)
  4. Hart, Gwen (1965). History of Cheltenham. Leicester. p. 151.


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