Background
He was the son of Roger Wombwell of Glasgow, Scotland, a merchant.
He was the son of Roger Wombwell of Glasgow, Scotland, a merchant.
And jun. He was elected a Director of the British East India Company in 1766-1769, 1775-1777 and Chairman in 1777-1779. He was created a baronet in 1778.
14th Parliament of Great Britain]
He was elected Member of Parliament (Member of Parliament) for Huntingdon in 1774, sitting until 1780.