Edward Popham (died 1772)

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Edward Popham (?1711-72), of Littlecote, Wiltshire, was an English politician.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of Great Britain for Great Bedwyn 5 April 1738 - 1741 and for Wiltshire 1741 to 1772. [1]

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References

  1. "POPHAM, Edward (?1711-72), of Littlecote, Wilts. | History of Parliament Online".