| Robert Nicholas | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Cricklade | |
| In office 4 April 1785 – March 1790Serving with John Walker-Heneage | |
| Preceded by | Robert Adamson |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Estcourt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1758-04-22)22 April 1758 |
| Died | 27 December 1826(1826-12-27) (aged 68) |
| Political party | Tory |
| Spouse(s) |
Charlotte Frankland (m. 1778) Anne Clarke (m. 1805) |
| Children | 17, including William |
| Alma mater | The Queen's College, Oxford |
Robert Nicholas (22 April 1758 – 27 December 1826) was an English politician.
Life and career
Robert Nicholas was born on 22 April 1758. He was the member of Parliament for Cricklade in Wiltshire from 4 April 1785 to March 1790. He was Commissioner of Excise from 1790 to 1822 and chairman of the Board of Excise from 1802 to 1822. He died on 27 December 1826, aged 68.
Personal life
He married firstly Charlotte Frankland, daughter of Sir Thomas Frankland, 5th Baronet, by whom he had issue 5 sons and 6 daughters. His daughter Harriet Nicholas married another MP. His son William was an officer in the Royal Engineers.
References
- ^ NICHOLAS, Robert (1758-1826), of Ashton Keynes, Wilts. The History of Parliament. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byRobert Adamson | Member of Parliament for Cricklade 1785–1790 Served alongside: John Walker-Heneage |
Succeeded byThomas Estcourt |
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