John Burridge (died 1733)
John Burridge | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Lyme Regis | |
| In office 1689–1695[1] Serving with Sir John Pole, 3rd Baronet Henry Henley | |
| Preceded by | Sir Winston Churchill |
| Succeeded by | Robert Henley |
| Member of Parliament for Lyme Regis | |
| In office December 1701 – 1710 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Henley |
| Succeeded by | John Burridge |
| Personal details | |
| Born | circa. 1651[1] |
| Died | 6 September 1733[1] |
| Resting place | Lyme parish church |
| Party | Whig[1] |
| Parents | |
| Relatives | John Burridge (nephew) |
John Burridge (c. 1651 – 6 September 1733) was an English Whig politician and merchant engaged in the import of wine and linen. He sat as MP for Lyme Regis from 1689 till 1695 and December 1701 till 1710.[1]
Family and education
He was the first son of Robert Burridge (died 1676) and Elizabeth, the sister of John Cogan. He was educated at Wadham College, Oxford and matriculated on 13 March 1668. He never married.[1]
Parliamentary career
He was elected in 1689 and stood down in 1695. He returned in the second general election of 1701. He sat in the next three parliaments. In 1710, he voted for the impeachement of Dr Henry Sacheverell and he stepped down in favour of his nephew, John Burridge.
He died on 6 September 1733 and was buried in Lyme parish church.[1]