Background
Dawnay was the son of Henry Dawnay, 2nd Viscount Downe, by Mildred, daughter of William Godfrey, of Thornock, Lincolnshire.
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John Dawnay
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Education
He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford.
Career
In 1713 he was returned to parliament as one of two representatives for Pontefract, a seat he held until 1716, when he was unseated on petition. Dawnay married Charlotte Louisa, daughter of Robert Pleydell, of Ampney Crucis, Gloucestershire, in 1724. She died in April 1729.
Dawnay died in August 1740, aged 53, predeceasing his father by one year.
Membership
4th Parliament of Great Britain. 5th Parliament of Great Britain.
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Died
August 12, 1740 (aged 53) -
Nationality
British