Background
Lamb was the son of Matthew Lamb, of Southwell, Nottinghamshire, and nephew of Peniston Lamb.
Lamb was the son of Matthew Lamb, of Southwell, Nottinghamshire, and nephew of Peniston Lamb.
He was the grandfather of Prime Minister William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne. In 1755 he was created a Baronet, of Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire.
11th Parliament of Great Britain. 9th Parliament of Great Britain. 10th Parliament of Great Britain.
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He sat as Member of Parliament for Stockbridge between 1741 and 1747 and for Peterborough between 1747 and 1768.