Background
He was born the only son of banker Thomas Paget of Ibstock, Leicestershire and founded the bank of Paget and Kirby in 1825, of which he was senior partner until his death.
He was born the only son of banker Thomas Paget of Ibstock, Leicestershire and founded the bank of Paget and Kirby in 1825, of which he was senior partner until his death.
He was made Mayor of Leicester for 1836-1837.
10th United Kingdom Parliament]
He was elected as a Member of Parliament (Member of Parliament) for Leicestershire in 1831, holding the seat until the constituency was divided at the 1832 general election.