Arthur Vansittart

(b. 1726, United Kingdom – d. 1806, United Kingdom )

Gender: M

He was the M.P. for the county of Berkshire from 1757 to 1774, a Deputy-Lieutenant and then Vice-Lieutenant for the county, and Colonel of the Berkshire Regiment of Militia which he raised in 1758. He was known as a swordsman and duellist and was a favourite of Frederick, Prince of Wales.

Also known as:

Arthur Vansittart

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