Family and Education
bap. 2 Nov. 1700, 2nd s. of John Bankes, M.P., of Kingston Lacy, Dorset by Margaret, da. of Sir Henry Parker, 2nd Bt., of Honington, Warws. educ. Eton 1715-20; King’s, Camb. 1720, fellow 1723-9; L. Inn 1720, called 1726, K.C. 1747. m. (1) Eleanor, da. of Richard Symonds of London, s.p.; (2) 11 June 1753, Margaret, da. of John Wynne, bp. of Bath and Wells, sis. and coh. of Sir W. Wynne, judge of the P.C.C., 2s. 1da. suc. bro. to Kingston Lacy estates 26 Jan. 1772.
Offices Held
K.C. to duchy of Lancaster 1738 – 61; dep.c.j. of S. Wales 1745 – 49; commr. of customs Dec. 1762 – d.
Parlimentarian
Main residence: Broadchalk, Salisbury, Wilts.
Volume
Commons 1754-1790
Web Title
BANKES, Henry (1700-76)
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Estates
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