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William Wollaston (Ipswich MP elected 1733)


William Wollaston (26 April 1693 – 20 June 1764) was an English politician, Member of Parliament for Ipswich between 1733 and 1734.

He was the second son of William Wollaston (1659–1724), the philosopher, and his wife Catherine Charlton. He studied at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge and King's College, Cambridge.

Wollaston married Elizabeth Fauquier, daughter of John Francis Fauquier, in 1728. Their son, William Wollaston was also MP for Ipswich. Frederick (1735–1801), the third son, was a churchman, prebendary of Peterborough Cathedral, and father of Charles Wollaston R.N.

Catherine, a daughter, married Edward Bourchier, who became vicar of All Saints' Church, Hertford, and rector of Bramfield.



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