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English politician and Lieutenant-Colonel

Thomas Calcraft (1738–1783) was an English politician and Lieutenant-Colonel. He was the Member of Parliament for Poole from 1761 to 1774.

Life

Poole Guildhall

He was born in Ancaster, Lincolnshire. His brother was John Calcraft.

He was elected Member of Parliament at the 1761 British general election.

Together with his fellow MP Joseph Gulston, he is credited with financing Poole Guildhall.

References

  1. "CALCRAFT, Thomas (1738-83), of Ancaster, Lincs. | History of Parliament Online". www.historyofparliamentonline.org. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  2. "Old Guildhall, Market Street, Poole | Educational Images | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
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