Sir John Wynn, 2nd Baronet
Sir John Wynn, 2nd Baronet (September 1701 – 14 February 1773), of Glynnllivon and Bodvean, Caernarvonshire and Melai, Denbighshire was a Welsh Member of Parliament.
He was the eldest son of Sir Thomas Wynn, 1st Baronet and his wife Frances Glynn and educated at Queens’ College, Cambridge (1720).
He was appointed High Sheriff of Caernarvonshire for 1732–33. He was appointed Custos Rotulorum of Caernarvonshire in 1756.[1]
He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Caernarvonshire 2 January 1740 - 1741 and 1754–61, for Caernarvon Boroughs 1761–68 and for Denbigh Boroughs 1741–47.[1]
Before 1735, he married Sydney, sister of Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, 3rd Baronet, by whom he had several children, including:
- Thomas Wynn, 1st Baron Newborough (1736–1807)
- Glyn Wynn (c.1739–1793), MP for Caernarvon Boroughs
References
- 1 2 Thomas, Peter D.G. (1970). R. Sedgwick, ed. "WYNN, John (1701-73), of Glynnllivon and Bodvean, Caern. and Melai, Denb.". The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1715-1754. Cambridge University Press. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Griffith |
Member of Parliament for Caernarvonshire 1740–1741 |
Succeeded by William Bodvell |
| Preceded by John Myddelton |
Member of Parliament for Denbigh Boroughs 1741 – 1747 |
Succeeded by Richard Myddelton |
| Preceded by William Bodvell |
Member of Parliament for Caernarvonshire 1754–1761 |
Succeeded by Thomas Wynn |
| Preceded by Robert Wynne |
Member of Parliament for Caernarvon 1761–1768 |
Succeeded by Glyn Wynn |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by Sir William Yonge |
Custos Rotulorum of Caernarvonshire 1756–1773 |
Succeeded by Sir Thomas Wynn |
| Baronetage of Great Britain | ||
| Preceded by Thomas Wynn |
Baronet (of Bodvean) 1749–1773 |
Succeeded by Thomas Wynn |
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