John Codrington
John Codrington (c. 1677–1754), of Codrington, Gloucestershire and Wraxall, Somerset, was an English Tory politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1710 and 1741.
Early life
Political career
Codrington had stood for Parliament at Bath in 1702 and 1705, but was unsuccessful. He was returned as Member of Parliament (MP) for Bath at the general elections of 1710. In 1712 he was instrumental in steering through Parliament a bill to make the Avon navigable between Bristol and Bath.[1] He was returned again for Bath in 1713 and 1715. His father died in 1717 and he succeeded to his estates. He was returned for Bath at the 1722, but lost the seat at the 1727 general election. He regained the seat at Bath in 1734 but was defeated again in 1741. He did not stand again.[2]
Death and legacy
Codrington's wife Elizabeth died in 1740 and he died on 17 April 1754. They had four daughters of whom only one left children.[2]
References
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