Sir Thomas Clarges, 2nd Baronet

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Sir Thomas Clarges, 2nd Baronet (25 July 1688 – 19 February 1759), of Aston, near Stevenage, Hertfordshire, was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1713 to 1715.

Clarges was the eldest surviving son of Sir Walter Clarges, 1st Baronet, whom he succeeded circa 31 March 1706 and was educated at St Paul's School.

Clarges was a Member of Parliament for Lostwithiel from 1713 to 1715.

Clarges was appointed a Gentleman of the privy chamber by 1734 until his death. He married twice; firstly Katherine, the daughter and coheiress of John Berkeley, 4th Viscount Fitzhardinge and secondly Frances, with whom he had a son Thomas, who predeased him. He was succeeded by his grandson Thomas.

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    Parliament of Great Britain
    Preceded by Member of Parliament for Lostwithiel
    17131715
    With: Erasmus Lewis
    Succeeded by
    Baronetage of England
    Preceded by Baronet
    (of St Martin's in the Fields)
    1706-1751
    Succeeded by