Family and Education
b. 24 Feb. 1779, yst. s. of Robert Gifford, grocer and general dealer, of Exeter, Devon by 2nd w. Dorothy. educ. at Exeter by a dissenting minister; Alphington g.s. nr. Exeter; articled to one Jones, an Exeter attorney; M. Temple, 1800, called 1808. m. 6 Apr. 1816, Harriet Maria, da. of Rev. Edward Drewe, rector of Willand, 4s. 3da. Kntd. 29 May 1817; cr. Baron Gifford 30 Jan.
Offices Held
Solicitor-gen. May 1817 – July 1819; bencher, M. Temple 1817; recorder, Bristol Jan. 1818 – d.; attorney-gen. July 1819 – Jan. 1824; l.c.j.c.p. Jan. – Apr. 1824; serjt.-at-law 6 Jan. 1824; PC 19 Jan. 1824; dep. Speaker of House of Lords Feb. 1824; master of rolls Apr. 1824 – d.
Main residence: 43 Gower Street, Mdx.
Volume
Commons 1790-1820
Web Title
GIFFORD, Robert (1779-1826)
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