Background
Best was the son of Mawdistly Best and his wife Elizabeth Fearne.
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Thomas Best
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He was educated at University College, Oxford.
Career
The family were brewers of Chatham. He sought re-election in 1754, but withdrew before the election because he did not expect to gain enough support. He was elected Member of Parliament for Canterbury again in 1761 and held the seat until he was defeated in 1768.
Best lived at Chilston Park, Boughton Malherbe.
He was lieutenant-governor of Dover and deputy warden of the Cinque Ports from 1762 until his death at the age of 81. Best married Caroline Scott daughter of George Scott of Scotts Hall on 3 January 1743.
Membership
9th Parliament of Great Britain. 10th Parliament of Great Britain. 12th Parliament of Great Britain]
In 1741, Best was elected Member of Parliament (Member of Parliament) for Canterbury and held the seat to 1754.
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Born
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March 26, 1795 (aged 82) -
Nationality
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Political Party
Tories