biography text
At the general election of 1754 Strode headed the poll at Reading, and was classed by Dupplin as Opposition. He had been gravely ill at the time of the election2HMC 5th Rep. 364-5. and died on 29 Apr. 1755.
STRODE, William (c.1712-55), of Ponsbourne, Herts. and Mapledurham, Berks.
| Constituency | Dates |
|---|---|
| Reading | 1754 – 29 Apr. 1755 |
Family and Education
b. c. 1712, 1st s. of Samuel Strode, South Sea broker of Ponsbourne by his w. Anne Richbell. educ. Grand Tour (France, Flanders, Holland c.1730-2). m. 4 Feb. 1736, Lady Anne Cecil, da. of James, 5th Earl of Salisbury, 2s. 3da.1Nichols, Lit. Anecs. iv. 276; viii. 510; PCC 25 Brook. suc. fa. 25 Dec. 1727.
Address
Main residences: Ponsbourne, Herts; Mapledurham, Berks.
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