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Nathaniel Polhill (1723–1782) was a British merchant and politician who served as a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons from 1774 to 1782.
Early & Personal Life
Born on 7 January 1723, Polhill was the eldest son of William Polhill of Burwash, Sussex, and his wife Hannah Lade, daughter of Stephen Lade of Downham, Norfolk. He married Elizabeth Coppard, daughter of William Coppard of Hastings, on 5 March 1750. Nathaniel Polhill died on 29 August 1782, leaving behind estates spanning five counties.
Service
Primarily engaged in the tobacco trade in Southwark, he later became a partner in a City bank from 1777 onwards.
During the general election of 1774, Polhill contested the Southwark constituency, advocating for both economic and parliamentary reform. He successfully secured a seat in the House of Commons after achieving the highest poll results. In the subsequent 1780 general election general election, he was once again elected for Southwark following a competitive contest. Polhill was an influential figure within the Protestant Association and his sole recorded parliamentary speech involved seconding Lord George Gordon’s motion concerning the Association's petition.
References
- ^ "POLHILL, Nathaniel (1723-82), of Peckham, Surr. and Howbury, Beds". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
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| Preceded byJoseph Mawbey Henry Thrale |
Member of Parliament for Southwark 1774–1782 With: Henry Thrale Richard Hotham |
Succeeded byHenry Thornton Richard Hotham |