Background
The son of colliery owner Christopher Blackett (1751–1829), his family had lived for centuries at Wylam near Newcastle upon Tyne.
The son of colliery owner Christopher Blackett (1751–1829), his family had lived for centuries at Wylam near Newcastle upon Tyne.
9th United Kingdom Parliament. 13th United Kingdom Parliament]
He was a Member of Parliament (Member of Parliament) for the rotten borough of Bere Alston from 1830 to 1831, and for South Northumberland, 1837–1841.