Background
Born to a Cumberland originated family at the The Oaks, he was the eldest son of the naval surgeon William Blamire. His mother Jane was the third daughter of John Christian and sister of the politician John Christian Curwen.
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William Blamire
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Christ Church; Westminster School.
Career
Blamire was baptised in Dalston by the philosopher William Paley at that time vicar there. He was first privateley educated at Carlisle and was admitted to Westminster School in 1805. Three years later, he went then to Christ Church, Oxford, graduating in 1811.
A farmer, Blamire was nominated High Sheriff of Cumberland in 1828.
He entered the British House of Commons in 1831, having been elected for Cumberland. Blamire represented the constituency until its abolishment in the next year and then stood successfully for the new established East Cumberland.
The Commission reported in 1851 and triggered various new acts and reforms. Blamire retired in 1860.
She was the youngest daughter of John Taubman and the widow of Mark Wilks, who had governored Saint Helena during the time of Napoleon"s exile there.
Achievements
Membership
10th United Kingdom Parliament. 11th United Kingdom Parliament. 12th United Kingdom Parliament]
Blamire resigned as Member of Parliament in 1836, when after the passing of the Tithe Commutation Acting 1836 he was appointed the first Chief Tithe Commissioner.
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Political Party
Whig Party