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CURZON, Penn Assheton (1757-97), of Gopsall Hall, Leics.
Published in The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1754-1790, ed. L. Namier, J. Brooke., 1964
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Dates
1784 - 1790
1790 - Feb. 1792
27 Feb. 1792 - 3 Sept. 1797
Family and Education
bap. 31 Jan. 1757, 1st s. of Assheton Curzon, by his 1st w. Esther Hanmer. educ. Westminster 1768; B.N.C. Oxf. 1774. m. 31 July 1787, Hon. Sophia Charlotte Howe, da. and h. of Richard, 4th Visct.Howe, 3s. 1da. suc. uncle Charles Jennens, of Gopsall, Leics. 1773.
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In 1784 Curzon successfully contested Leominster. He is listed by William Adam as a Government supporter. His only reported votes were with Opposition on Richmond’s fortifications plan, 27 Feb. 1786, and with Administration on the Regency, 1788-9. There is no record of his having spoken in the House.
He died v.p. 3 Sept. 1797.
