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Robinson, Thomas (1695-1770) 1st Baron Grantham, diplomat
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Surname: | Robinson |
Pretitle: | Sir |
Forenames: | Thomas |
Gender: | Male |
Date: | 1695-1770 |
Title: | 1st Baron Grantham |
History: | Diplomat. Ambassador at Vienna 1730-48. Negotiations between Maria Theresa and Frederick the Great 1740-48. Joint plenipotentiary in negotiation of treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle 1748. Secretary of State (Southern) 1754-55. MP for Thirsk 1727-34 and for Christchurch 1748-61. Raised to peerage 1761. |
Biography: | ODNB link for Robinson, Thomas (1695-1770) 1st Baron Grantham, diplomat |
References: | Oxford DNB; NCA Rules |
Name authority reference: | GB/NNAF/P276069 (Former ISAAR ref: GB/NNAF/P136441 ) |
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