William Beckford

Occupation

politician, businessperson, plantation owner

Position held

Lord Mayor of London, Lord Mayor of London, Sheriff of the City of London, member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain

Citizenship

Kingdom of Great Britain

Born

1709

Died

June 21, 1770

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