John Edward Madocks (22 July 1786 – 20 November 1837) was a Welsh politician.

House of Commons by Sir George Hayter
House of Commons by Sir George Hayter

Madocks was educated at Harrow School and Christ Church, Oxford. He watched the hanging of John Bellingham with fellow pupil Lord Byron. He lived in Glan-y-wern in Denbighshire. In 1821, he served as High Sheriff of Denbighshire. He stood as a Whig in Denbigh Boroughs at the 1832 UK general election, winning the seat. In Parliament, he opposed electoral reforms, and also opposed monopolies and religious restrictions. He stood for re-election at the 1835 UK general election, but was defeated.[1][2][3]

Madocks died on 20 November 1837 at his home, Glan-y-wern Hall in Llandyrnog, at the age of 51.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Stenton, Michael (1976). Who's Who of British Members of Parliament. Vol. 1. Hassocks: Harvester Press. p. 255. ISBN 0855272198.
  2. ^ Williams, William Retlaw (1895). The parliamentary history of the principality of Wales, from the earliesr times to the present day, 1541-1895. Brecon: Edwin Davies. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Life of Byron". Letters and Journals of Lord Byron. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  4. ^ "Death". The Guardian. 29 November 1837.
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Denbigh Boroughs
18321835
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