| Constituency | Dates |
|---|---|
| Carmarthenshire | 1722 – 18 Dec. 1724 |
Family and Education
s. of Griffith Rice, M.P., of Newton by Catherine, da. and coh. of Philip Hoby of Neath Abbey, Glam. m. Lucy, da. of John Morley Trevor of Glynde, Suss. 1s. 2da.
Address
Main residence: Newton, Carm.
biography text
Rice belonged to one of the leading Whig families of Carmarthenshire, which his father represented 1701-10. In Sunderland’s plan for the 1722 Parliament, drawn up c.May 1721, he was listed to replace Sir Thomas Stepney for Carmarthenshire. He was returned, with the support of the Duke of Bolton1See CARMARTHENSHIRE. (Charles Powlett, Marquess of Winchester), but was unseated on petition. He died v.p. 3 Apr. 1727.
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Notes
- 1. See CARMARTHENSHIRE.