John Willes (1721–1784)
For other people named John Willes, see John Willes (disambiguation).
Sir John Willes (c. 1721 – 24 November 1784) was an English politician. He was Member of Parliament (MP) for Banbury 1746–1754, and for Aylesbury 1754–61. He lived at Astrop Park near Banbury.
He was the eldest son of John Willes, Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, and his wife Margaret Brewster; Edward Willes, judge of the Court of King's Bench, was his younger brother.
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| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
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| Preceded by William Moore |
Member of Parliament for Banbury 1746–1754 |
Succeeded by Lord North |
| Preceded by Edward Willes The Earl of Inchiquin |
Member of Parliament for Aylesbury 1754–1761 With: Thomas Potter 1754–1757 John Wilkes 1757–1761 |
Succeeded by Welbore Ellis John Wilkes |
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