Philip Bennet

Philip Bennet (1703–1761), of Widcombe Manor, Bath, South Brewham and Maperton in Somerset, was a member of an ancient English Landed Family called Bennet. The Bennet family originated around the Norton Bavant area of Wiltshire with links to Cambridgeshire and can be traced back to Robert Bennet who was Keeper of the King's Seal.

Occupation

politician

Position held

member of the 8th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain

Born

1703

Died

1761