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William Wiseman Clarke

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William Wiseman Clarke
Born1759
Died4 September 1826 (aged 67)[1]

William Wiseman Clarke of Ardington (1759–1826) was High Sheriff of Berkshire.

Biography

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William was born in 1759 and was educated at John Roysse's Free School in Abingdon, (now Abingdon School). He received his later education at Christ Church, Oxford.[2]

He lived at Ardington House and, in 1811, he was appointed High Sheriff of Berkshire.[2]

He died on 4 September 1826 aged 67 and was described as one of the oldest magistrates and deputy-lieutenants of the county.[1]

Political offices
Preceded by
Peter Green
High Sheriff of Berkshire
1811-12
Succeeded by
George Elwes

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Urban, Sylvanus (1826). The Gentleman's Magazine, and Historical Chronicle. John Nichols and Son. p. 284.
  2. ^ a b Richardson, William H (1905). List of Some Distinguished Persons Educated at Abingdon School 1563-1855. Hughes Market Place (Abingdon). p. 6.