Philip Gell (1775–1842) was a British Whig politician.[1] Gell was a quiet MP who bought his constituency. He was the High Sheriff of Derbyshire in 1822.
Philip Gell | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1775 |
| Died | 1842 (aged 66–67) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | Georgiana Nicholas |
| Parent(s) | Philip Eyre Gell and Dorothy (née Milnes) |
Biography
editGell was the son of Philip Eyre Gell and Dorothy (née Milnes) of Hopton Hall. He was educated at Manchester Grammar School. In 1797 he married Georgiana Nicholas.
Gell was offered a position as Member of Parliament for Malmesbury which he bought for £4,000.[1] He was returned in 1807 for Malmesbury. In 1812 he was elected for Penryn. There is no record of any speeches he made whilst serving for either Malmesbury or for Penryn.
In 1822 he was the High Sheriff of Derbyshire.[2] Gell died in 1842 and left his estate to his only living child, Isabella, the wife of William Pole Thornhill.
References
edit- ^ a b The House of Commons, 1790-1820, Volume 1, R. G. Thorne, p.16, accessed September 2010
- ^ "No. 17788". The London Gazette. 5 February 1822. p. 217.