Samuel Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys
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The Right Honourable The Lord Sandys PC |
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| Chancellor of the Exchequer | |
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In office 12 February 1742 – 12 December 1743 |
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| Monarch | George II |
| Prime Minister |
The Earl of Wilmington Hon. Henry Pelham |
| Preceded by | Sir Robert Walpole |
| Succeeded by | Hon. Henry Pelham |
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| Born | 10 August 1695 |
| Died | 21 April 1770 (aged 74) Highgate Hill |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse(s) | Letitia Tipping |
Samuel Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys, PC (10 August 1695 – 21 April 1770) was a British politician in the 18th century. He held numerous posts in the government of the United Kingdom, namely Chancellor of the Exchequer, Leader of the House of Commons, Cofferer of the Household and First Lord of Trade. He was also a Justice in Eyre and Member of Parliament for Worcester and holder of the Sandys Barony. He was the son of Edwin Sandys, MP of Ombersley, Worcestershire – himself a descendant of Edwin Sandys, Archbishop of York. Baron Sandys married Letitia, eldest daughter and co-heiress of Sir Thomas Tipping, 1st Baronet. They had seven sons and the eldest, Edwin, inherited his title upon his death when his post chaise overturned on Highgate Hill.
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