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Biography of Samuel Fludyer 1st Baronet 1704-1768

Around 1704 Samuel Fludyer was born.

In 1734 Samuel Fludyer (age 30) was elected to the Court of the Common Council of the City of London.

In 1753 Samuel Fludyer (age 49) was appointed a director of the Bank of England.

In 1754 Samuel Fludyer (age 50) was elected Sheriff of London.

In 1754 Samuel Fludyer (age 50) was elected MP Chippenham. He is not recorded as having ever spoken during his 14 years in the House.

Before 1757 Samuel Fludyer (age 52) and Jane Clerke were married.

In 1757 [his wife] Jane Clerke died.

Around 8th October 1759 [his son] Samuel Fludyer 2nd Baronet was born to Samuel Fludyer 1st Baronet (age 55) and [his future wife] Caroline Brudenell Lady Fludyer.

The London Gazette 9947. Whitehall, November 13 [1759]. The King has been pleated to grant unto Sir Samuel Fludyer (age 55), Knt. Alderman of the City of London, and his Heirs Male, and in Default of such Issue, to Thomas Fludyer, of the said City of London, Esq; Brother to the said Sir Samuel Fludyer, and his Heirs Male, the Dignity of a Baronet of the Kingdom of Great Britain.

In 1761 Samuel Fludyer 1st Baronet (age 57) was elected Lord Mayor of London.

On 2nd September 1761 [his son] George Fludyer was born to Samuel Fludyer 1st Baronet (age 57) and [his future wife] Caroline Brudenell Lady Fludyer.

In 1762 Samuel Fludyer 1st Baronet (age 58) and Caroline Brudenell were married. She by marriage Lady Fludyer.

In 1766 Samuel Fludyer 1st Baronet (age 62) was appointed Deputy Governor of the Bank of England which office he held for the remainder of his life.

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On 18th January 1768 Samuel Fludyer 1st Baronet (age 64) died. His son [his son] Samuel (age 8) succeeded 2nd Baronet Fludyer.

In 1803 [his former wife] Caroline Brudenell Lady Fludyer died.