Joseph Danvers
Sir Joseph Danvers, 1st Baronet (24 December 1686 – 24 October 1753), of Swithland, Leicestershire, was an English politician.
He was the eldest son of Samuel Danvers of Swithland and educated at Lincoln's Inn from 1709.
He was appointed High Sheriff of Leicestershire for 1721 (June to December) and was elected Member (MP) of the Parliament of Great Britain for Boroughbridge 24 Oct. 1722 – 1727, for Bramber 1727 – 1734 and for Totnes 1734 – 1747.[1]
He died in 1753 and is buried in St Leonard's churchyard, Swithland. He had married Frances, the daughter of Thomas Babington of Rothley Temple, Leicestershire. They had 1 son (Sir John Danvers (1722–1796)) and 4 daughters.
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| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
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| Preceded by Conyers Darcy James Tyrrell |
Member of Parliament for Boroughbridge 1722–1727 With: James Tyrrell |
Succeeded by George Gregory James Tyrrell |
| Preceded by Sir Richard Gough David Polhill |
Member of Parliament for Bramber 1727–1734 With: Sir Richard Gough 1727-1728 John Gumley 1728 James Hoste 1728-1734 |
Succeeded by Sir Henry Gough Harry Gough |
| Preceded by Sir Henry Gough, Bt Sir Charles Wills |
Member of Parliament for Totnes 1734–1747 With: Sir Charles Wills 1734-1742 John Strange 1742-1747 |
Succeeded by Charles Taylor John Strange |
| Baronetage of Great Britain | ||
| New creation | Baronet (of Swithland) 1746–1753 |
Succeeded by John Danvers |
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