William Devaynes

Banker, Africa trader, India trader, MP

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Born: 1730
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1.Stated in SNACRetrieved 2017-10-09
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Died: November 29, 1809
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1.Stated in The History of Parliament
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, November 27, 1809
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Citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain
Occupation: politician
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1.Stated in Hansard 1803–2005Retrieved 2022-04-22
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, banker
Positions held: member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom
, member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom
, member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain
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Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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William Devaynes was an Africa trader, London banker, Government contractor, director of the East India Company, the Africa Company, the Globe Insurance Company, and the French Hospital and also five times Chairman of the East India Company. He was also for more than 26 years an undistinguished Member of Parliament in turn for Barnstaple and Winchelsea.

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: William
Work location: London
Name in native language: William Devaynes

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