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Edmund Lambert (1666 – 1734) was an English lawyer and politician from Boyton, Wiltshire. He was a member of the Tory Party and served in the British Parliament between 1708 and 1722.
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Early Life and Family
Edmund Lambert was born in 1666 and was the oldest son of Thomas Lambert and Eleanor Topp. He was baptized on July 26, 1666.
He went to Christ Church, Oxford University in 1682. Later, he studied law at Middle Temple in 1683. He became a lawyer in 1689.
Before June 1689, Edmund married Sarah Blake. Her father was Peter Blake from Andover, Hampshire. In 1692, Edmund took over his father's estate.
Political Career
Edmund Lambert became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Hindon in the 1708 general election. A general election is when people vote for who they want to represent them in Parliament. As a Tory, he often voted against the government's plans.
Serving Hindon
In 1708, Lambert voted against the impeachment of Dr. Sacheverell. Impeachment is a process where a public official is accused of wrongdoing.
He was re-elected in the 1710 election. He was known as a 'Tory patriot' because he was against continuing the war at that time. He was also part of a group called the October Club.
However, he supported a bill about trade with France. This bill could have harmed the wool industry, which was important in his area. Because of this, he lost some support from voters in Hindon. He was not re-elected in the 1713 election.
Representing Salisbury
In the 1715 general election, Edmund Lambert was elected as an MP again. This time, he represented Salisbury.
During his time as an MP for Salisbury, he continued to vote against the government's proposals. He did not run for election again in 1722.
Later Life and Legacy
Edmund Lambert passed away on January 29, 1734. He was buried in Boyton.
He and his wife, Sarah, had four daughters. He left his lands in Boyton, Corton, and Sherrington, Wiltshire, to his nephew, also named Edmund Lambert. He also left £1,000 to his oldest daughter, Jane.
