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John Simpson
British politician, born 1763
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John Bridgeman Simpson (13 May 1763 – 5 June 1850) of Babworth Hall, Nottinghamshire, was born John Bridgeman, a younger son of Sir Henry Bridgeman, later 1st Baron Bridgeman. He assumed the surname and arms of Simpson by Act of Parliament.
He served as Member of Parliament for Wenlock from 1784 to 1785 (resigned) and again from 1794 to 1820. He was selected High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire for 1794–1795 and on 29 March 1797 was appointed lieutenant-colonel of the Derbyshire Militia.
On 3 June 1784 he married Henrietta Worsley, daughter of Sir Thomas Worsley. After she died in 1791 he married Grace Estwicke, daughter of Samuel Estwicke, on 27 November 1793.
John Bridgeman Simpson of Babworth Hall, Nottinghamshire, was born John Bridgeman, a younger son of Sir Henry Bridgeman, later 1st Baron Bridgeman. He assumed the surname and arms of Simpson by Act of Parliament.
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