Edmund Morton Pleydell facts for kids

Edmund Morton Pleydell (born around 1693, died 1754) was an English politician. He came from Milborne St. Andrew in Dorset. He was a member of the House of Commons, which is like the main law-making group in Britain, from 1723 to 1747.

Early Life and Family

Edmund Morton Pleydell was the eldest son of Edmund Pleydell and Anne Morton. His mother, Anne, was the daughter of Sir John Morton, 2nd Baronet, who was also a Member of Parliament.

When he was 18, Edmund went to Balliol College, Oxford in 1712 to study. By 1724, he married Deborah Kyffyn. Her father was William Kyffyn from Denbighshire.

Edmund's father was also a Member of Parliament for Wootton Bassett. Many people in the Pleydell family were involved in politics. Edmund took over his father's role in 1726.

Political Career

Edmund Morton Pleydell first became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Dorchester in the 1722 election. However, he lost his seat on February 13, 1723, after someone made a complaint about the election results.

Later, in the 1727 election, he was elected as an MP for Dorset. This time, he won after a close competition.

He was re-elected without anyone running against him in the general elections of 1734 and 1741. This means he was very popular in his area!

During his time in Parliament, Edmund often voted against the government in power. He chose not to run for election again in 1747.

Later Life

Edmund Morton Pleydell passed away on March 16, 1754. He had four sons and three daughters.