Smith, Robert Percy, 1770-1845

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1792-1797 fellow of King's College, Cambridge; 1797 called to the bar at Lincoln's Inn; 1802-1811 advocate-general of Bengal; 1812-1818 MP for Grantham; 1820-1826 MP for Lincoln

Epithet: Advocate General of Bengal

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001512.0x00015b

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creatorOf Canning, George, 1770-1827. Autograph letter signed Geo. Canning to: "My dear Bobus" July 20, 1817. Wellesley College
creatorOf Smith, Sydney, 1771-1845. Autograph letter signed : [n.p.] and Taunton, Som., to "Bobus" [his brother, Robert Percy Smith], 1819 Mar. 27 and 1842 July 24. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn REGISTER of members, elections, attendances, etc., of the dining club called the "King of Clubs," instituted Feb. 1798. The first list of members (f. 1) is dated 27 Apr. 1799, and the last dinner (f. 14 b) 7 June, 1823. The dinners were held at first..., 1799-1823 British Library
creatorOf Robert Percy Smith papers., 1806-1809 British Library
creatorOf MACKINTOSH PAPERS (3RD SERIES). Vol. II (ff. 148).1. ff. 1-17v. Letters from Robert Percy ‘Bobus’ Smith, M.P.; 1804-1819.2. ff. 18-50v. Correspondence with Richard ‘Conversation’ Sharp, M.P; 1804-1819. Supplements Add. MS. 52451 A. 3. ff. 51-58v. Let..., 1804-1830 British Library
creatorOf MACKINTOSH PAPERS (3RD SERIES). Vol. XXII A (ff. 143). Miscellaneous papers of Sir James Mackintosh; 1698-1830. Partly French, Greek and Latin. Partly copies, fragments and printed.1. ff. 1-17v. Notes for lectures on ‘The Laws of Nature and Nations’ ..., 1698-1831 British Library
creatorOf Robert Percy Smith papers., 1774-1899 British Library
referencedIn FOX PAPERS. Vol. XXIV (ff. 265). General correspondence of General the Hon. R. Fitzpatrick; 1773-1813.General Hon Richard Fitzpatrick, MP: General correspondence: 1773-1813.includes:ff. 1-42b passim William Fawkener, Clerk of the council, Secretary t..., 1773-1813 British Library
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Fort Marlborough, Sumatra
Hooghly River, India
Ireland, Europe
Lisbon, Portugal
Isle of Man, England
Vilna, Lithuania
Newry, Down
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Birth 1770-05-07

Death 1845-03-10

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