Sir Jacob Astley, 5th Baronet
British politician (1756–1817) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lieutenant-colonel Sir Jacob Henry Astley, 5th Baronet (12 September 1756 – 28 April 1817) was an English landowner and Member of Parliament.
Quick Facts Jacob AstleyBaronet (from 1802), Preceded by ...
Sir Jacob Astley Baronet (from 1802) | |
---|---|
Member of Parliament for Norfolk (with Thomas Coke 1797-1807 and 1807-1817) and Edward Coke (1807) | |
In office 1797–1817 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Coke and John Wodehouse, Bt. |
Succeeded by | Thomas Coke and Edmond Wodehouse |
Personal details | |
Born | (1756-09-12)12 September 1756 |
Died | 28 April 1817(1817-04-28) (aged 60) |
Nationality | British |
Spouse | Hester Browne |
Children | Jacob |
Parents |
|
Relatives | Edward Hussey Delaval (uncle) |
Education | Westminster School |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Great Britain / United Kingdom |
Branch/service | Militia / Fencibles |
Years of service | 1780-1797 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | Norfolk Foot Militia |
Commands | Norfolk Fencible Cavalry |
Close