Sir John Lethbridge, 1st Baronet

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1. When was Sir John Lethbridge, 1st Baronet born?March 12, 1746
2. When did Sir John Lethbridge, 1st Baronet die?December 15, 1815
3. What is the title?1st Baronet
4. What is the parliamentary service?Member of Parliament for Minehead, 1806-1807
5. Who was Sir John Lethbridge, 1st Baronet?Sir John Lethbridge was a landed gentleman and politician in England during the late 1700s and early 1800s.
6. What jobs did Sir John Lethbridge hold?He served as Sheriff of Somerset from 1788 to 1789 and later was a Member of Parliament for Minehead from 1806 to 1807.

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