Patrick Craufurd Bruce Explained

Patrick Craufurd Bruce (24 January 1748 – 30 March 1820) was a Member of Parliament in the early 19th century. He represented three constituencies: Evesham, Rye and Dundalk.^[1]

Life

He planted vast forests in Berkshire, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Hampshire. Bruce's Wood was planted around the estuary of the River Bourne, which later became Bournemouth.^{[2] [3]}

Family

His son Michael Bruce was also an MP.^[4]

See also

• Bruce baronets

Notes and References

1. Web site: BRUCE, Patrick Craufurd (1748–1820), of Taplow Lodge, Bucks. History of Parliament Online. 2021-12-14. www.historyofparliamentonline.org.
2. Web site: 1 July 2009. Meyrick Park & Talbot Woods Conservation Area Appraisal. Bournemouth Council. 25. 9 November 2020.
3. Web site: Bruce, Patrick Craufurd (1748–1820), of Taplow Lodge, Bucks.. History of Parliament. 9 November 2020.
4. Web site: Bruce, Michael (1787–1861), of 44 Upper Brook Street, Mdx. History of Parliament Online. www.histparl.ac.uk.