Matthew Michell

Matthew Michell
Member of Parliament
for Westbury
In office
16 March 1748 – 29 April 1752
Personal details
Bornc.1705
Died29 April 1752
Political partyWhig
SpouseFrances Ashfordby
Children2
RelativesSir William Willys, 6th Baronet (uncle)
Military service
AllegianceKingdom of Great Britain
Branch/serviceRoyal Navy
Years of service1713–1748
RankCaptain
CommandsHMS Terrible
HMS Swift
HMS Pearl
HMS Gloucester
HMS Worcester
Downs Station
Battles/wars

Captain Matthew Michell (often misspelt Mitchell,[1] c.1705 – 29 April 1752) was an English politician and Royal Navy officer. He served in the House of Commons as Member of Parliament for Westbury from 1748 until his death.

  1. ^ Laughton (1894), p. 334.