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Henry Aylmer, 2nd Baron Aylmer

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The Right Honourable
Baron Aylmer
Member of Parliament
for Rye
In office
1722–1727
Preceded byPhillips Gybbon
Sir John Norris
Succeeded byPhillips Gybbon
John Norris
Personal details
Bornc.1694
Died26 June 1754
Political partyWhig
SpouseElizabeth Priestman
RelationsSir John Norris (brother-in-law)
Children4

Henry Aylmer, 2nd Baron Aylmer (c. 1694 – 26 June 1754) was a British Whig politician.

Early life

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Henry Aylmer was born in around 1694, the son of Admiral of the Fleet Matthew Aylmer, 1st Baron Aylmer.[1]

Political career

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Aylmer succeeded his father in the barony on 16 August 1720. He was instead returned to Parliament for Rye in 1722, a seat he held until 1727. He was also an Equerry to King George I from 1714 to 1727 and served as Comptroller of the Mint between 1727 and 1754.[1]

Personal life

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Aylmer married Elizabeth, daughter of William Priestman, in June 1716. Elizabeth died in January 1750. Aylmer survived her by four years and died on 26 June 1754. He was succeeded in the barony by his eldest surviving son, the couple having had four sons:[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Sedgwick, Romney R. "Aylmer, Henry, 2nd Lord Aylmer [I] (c.1694-1754), of Greenwich, Kent". History of Parliament. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Rye
1722–1727
With: Phillips Gybbon
Succeeded by
Peerage of Ireland
Preceded by Baron Aylmer
1720–1754
Succeeded by