Background
He was born at Marazion, in Cornwall. His father, Pascoe Grenfell (1729-1810), and uncle were merchants in the tin and copper business. Grenfell studied at Truro Grammar School before joining his father"s business in London.
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Pascoe Grenfell
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Later, he joined the business of Thomas Williams of Llanidan, a major brass and copper producer, becoming Williams"s principal manager. He also served as governor of the Royal Exchange Assurance Company from 1829 to 1838. He continued to represent that constituency until 1820, when he became representative for Penryn, a position he maintained to 1826.
Pascoe Grenfell lived at Taplow House, Taplow in Buckinghamshire.
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2nd United Kingdom Parliament. 3rd United Kingdom Parliament. 4th United Kingdom Parliament.
5th United Kingdom Parliament.
6th United Kingdom Parliament. 7th United Kingdom Parliament]
On Williams"s death, Grenfell was chosen as one of the members of parliament for the constituency of Great Marlow in Buckinghamshire.
