Edward Carteret
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Edward Carteret (1671 – 15 April 1739) was an English politician and served as Postmaster General from 1721 until his death.
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Edward Carteret | |
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Postmaster General of the United Kingdom | |
In office 1720–1739 | |
Member of Parliament for Bere Alston | |
In office 1717–1721 | |
Member of Parliament for Bedford | |
In office 1702–1705 | |
Member of Parliament for Huntingdon | |
In office 1698–1701 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1671 (1671) |
Died | 15 April 1739 (aged 67–68) |
Spouse |
Bridget Exton (m. 1699) |
Children | 6 |
Parent |
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Relatives | George Carteret (brother) |
Education | Trinity College, Cambridge |
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