William Bridges (politician)
William Bridges (died 30 October 1714) was a British politician. He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Liskeard, Cornwall 26 Oct 1695[1]-1714 and member of the Board of Ordnance.
He was the son of Robert Bridges and his wife Mary (née Woodcock). He acquired the estate of Kenwood House from Brook Bridges, rebuilding the house,[2] and selling it in 1705 to John Walter of London.[3]
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| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Samuel Fortrey |
Clerk of the Deliveries of the Ordnance 1682–1683 |
Succeeded by Thomas Gardiner |
| Preceded by Edward Conyers |
Storekeeper of the Ordnance 1683–1685 | |
| Preceded by John Charlton |
Surveyor-General of the Ordnance 1702–1714 |
Succeeded by Michael Richards |
| Parliament of England | ||
| Preceded by Emanuel Pyper Sir Bourchier Wrey |
Member of Parliament for Liskeard 1695–1707 With: Sir Bourchier Wrey 1695–1696 Henry Darell 1696–1701 Thomas Dodson 1701–1707 |
Succeeded by Parliament of Great Britain |
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
| Preceded by Parliament of England |
Member of Parliament for Liskeard 1707–1714 With: John Dolben 1707–1710 Philip Rashleigh 1710–1714 |
Succeeded by Sir John Trelawny Philip Rashleigh |
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