Edward Legge (Royal Navy officer)
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Edward Legge FRS (1710 ā 19 September 1747) was an officer of the Royal Navy who achieved a distinction when he was returned as Member of Parliament for Portsmouth on 15 December 1747, despite the fact that he died 87 days prior in the West Indies.
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Edward Legge | |
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MP for Portsmouth | |
In office 15 December 1747 ā (Elected posthumously) | |
Preceded by | Isaac Townsend Thomas Gore |
Succeeded by | Edward Hawke |
Personal details | |
Born | 1710 |
Died | 19 September 1747 |
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