Gregory, Robert, 1729?-1810
Variant namesRobert Gregory (1727-1810) was born in Ireland. He made his fortune as a merchant in India. In 1766 he settled in Kent, England and served as a member of the British Parliament (1768-1784). He also served as a director of the East India Company (1769-1782) and as chairman of the Court of Directors in 1782. He married Maria Auchmuty and they had three sons, Robert (1754-1814), Richard (1761-1839), and William (1766-1840), and one daughter, Margaret.
From the description of Robert Gregory papers, 1774-1810. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 173863293
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| creatorOf | Gregory, Robert, 1729?-1810. Robert Gregory papers, 1774-1810. | Emory University. Special Collections and Archives | |
| creatorOf | Gregory family. Gregory family papers, 1774-1932. | Emory University. Special Collections and Archives | |
| referencedIn | Extra-illustrated Life of Nollekens, 1708-1875, 1768-1836 | Yale Center for British Art |
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| associatedWith | East India Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Gregory family. | family |
| associatedWith | Upcott, William, 1779-1845 | person |
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| Maratha War, 1775-1782 |
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Birth 1729
Death 1810-09-01
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