Robert Wroth (Guildford MP)
General[1] Robert Wroth (27 August 1660 –4 February 1720)[2] was the Member of Parliament (MP) for the borough of Guildford in Surrey for three separate terms. He held the seat from 1705 to 1708,[2] and from October 1710 until his election was overturned on petition in February 1711.[2] He was reelected unopposed at a by-election in 1717,[1] and held the seat until his death in 1720.[2]
He owned the manor of Worplesdon,[3] three miles (5 km) north of Guildford.
References
- 1 2 Stooks Smith, Henry. (1973) [1844-1850]. Craig, F. W. S., ed. The Parliaments of England (2nd ed.). Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. p. 322. ISBN 0-900178-13-2.
- 1 2 3 4 Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "G" (part 2)
- ↑ http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=42993
| Parliament of England | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Morgan Randyll Denzil Onslow |
Member of Parliament for Guildford 1705 – 1708 With: Denzil Onslow |
Succeeded by Morgan Randyll Denzil Onslow |
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
| Preceded by Morgan Randyll Denzil Onslow |
Member of Parliament for Guildford 1710 – 1711 With: Denzil Onslow |
Succeeded by Morgan Randyll Denzil Onslow |
| Preceded by Denzil Onslow Morgan Randyll |
Member of Parliament for Guildford 1717–1720 With: Morgan Randyll |
Succeeded by Arthur Onslow Morgan Randyll |
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