John Madocks Explained

John Edward Madocks (22 July 1786 – 20 November 1837) was a Welsh politician.

Madocks was educated at Harrow School and Christ Church, Oxford. He watched the hanging of John Bellingham with fellow pupil Lord Byron. He lived in Glan-y-wern in Denbighshire. In 1821, he served as High Sheriff of Denbighshire. He stood as a Whig in Denbigh Boroughs at the 1832 UK general election, winning the seat. In Parliament, he opposed electoral reforms, and also opposed monopolies and religious restrictions. He stood for re-election at the 1835 UK general election, but was defeated.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Madocks died on 20 November 1837 at his home, Glan-y-wern Hall in Llandyrnog, at the age of 51.^[4]

References

1. Book: Stenton . Michael . Who's Who of British Members of Parliament . 1 . 1976 . Harvester Press . Hassocks . 0855272198 . 255.
2. Book: Williams . William Retlaw . The parliamentary history of the principality of Wales, from the earliesr times to the present day, 1541-1895 . 1895 . Edwin Davies . Brecon . 29 October 2023.
3. Web site: Life of Byron . Letters and Journals of Lord Byron . 29 October 2023.
4. News: Death . The Guardian . 29 November 1837.