William Richard Rumbold
William Richard Rumbold was an English politician who was Member of Parliament for Weymouth and Melcombe Regis from 1781 to 1784.
William Richard Rumbold | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Weymouth and Melcombe Regis | |
| In office 30 April 1781 – 1784 | |
| Preceded by | William Chaffin Grove |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Rumbold |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 March 1760 |
| Died | 14 June 1786 (aged 26) |
| Political party | Whig |
| Alma mater | Harrow School |
Military career
Rumbold served as Aide-de-Camp to Sir Hector Munro in India, held the rank of Captain in the 1st Foot Guards and fought in the Siege of Pondicherry in October 1778.
Family
Rumbold was the son of Governor of Madras Thomas Rumbold. His brothers George Rumbold was an ambassador and his brother Charles Rumbold was a fellow MP.[1]
References
- "RUMBOLD, William Richard (1760-86). | History of Parliament Online". www.historyofparliamentonline.org. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
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