Sir Peter Burrell 1st Baron Gwydyr PC | |
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Member of Parliament for Haslemere | |
In office 1776–1780 Serving with Sir Merrik Burrell, Bt | |
Preceded by | Thomas More Molyneux Sir Merrick Burrell, Bt |
Succeeded by | Sir James Lowther, Bt Edward Norton |
Member of Parliament for Boston | |
In office 1782–1796 | |
Preceded by | Lord Robert Bertie Humphrey Sibthorp |
Succeeded by | Thomas Fydell Viscount Milsington |
Personal details | |
Born | 16 June 1754 |
Died | 29 June 1820 | (aged 66)
Spouse | |
Children | 4 |
Parent |
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Relatives | Elizabeth Burrell (sister) Robert Bertie (brother-in-law) Peregrine Bertie (father-in-law) Merrik Burrell (great uncle) Peter Robert Drummond-Burrell (son) |
Education | Eton College |
Alma mater | St John's College, Cambridge |
Peter Burrell, 1st Baron Gwydyr PC (16 June 1754 – 29 June 1820) featured in English politics at the end of the 18th century, but he was best known for his involvement in cricket, particularly his part in the foundation of Marylebone Cricket Club in 1787.
He was the son of Peter Burrell and educated at Eton College and St John's College, Cambridge.[1]