Arthur Onslow, MP, Speaker of the House of Commons

Family and Education

b. 3 Sept. 1691, 1st s. of Foot Onslow, M.P., by Susanna, da. and h. of Thomas Anlaby of Etton, Yorks., wid. of Arnold Coldwall of Guildford; bro. of Richard Onslow. educ. Guildford g.s. 1698; Winchester 1706; Wadham, Oxf. 1708; M. Temple 1707, called 1713, bencher 1728. m. 8 Oct. 1720, Anne, da. and coh. of John Bridges, niece and coh. of Henry Bridges of Imber Court, 1s. 1da. suc. fa. 1710.

Offices Held

Sec. to chancellor of the Exchequer 1714-15; receiver-gen. of Post Office 1715-20; recorder of Guildford 1719; Speaker of the House of Commons 1727-61; P.C. 25 June 1728; chancellor to Queen Caroline 1729-37; treasurer of the navy 1734-42.

Biography

History of Parliament Online

Links and Sources

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