For the parliamentarian soldier, see Richard Rumbold.
Member of Parliament for Weymouth and Melcombe Regis | |
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In office 30 April 1781 – 1784 Serving with Welbore Ellis, John Purling and Gabriel Steward | |
Preceded by | William Chaffin Grove |
Succeeded by | Thomas Rumbold |
Personal details | |
Born | 1 March 1760 |
Died | 14 June 1786 | (aged 26)
Political party | Whig |
Alma mater | Harrow School |
William Richard Rumbold was an English politician who was Member of Parliament for Weymouth and Melcombe Regis from 1781 to 1784.
Military career[]
Rumbold served as Aide-de-Camp to Sir Hector Munro in India, held the rank of Captain in the 1st Foot Guards and fought in the Siege of Pondicherry in October 1778.
Family[]
Rumbold was the son of Governor of Madras Thomas Rumbold. His brothers George Rumbold was an ambassador and his brother Charles Rumbold was a fellow MP.[1]
References[]
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