Background
Born the son of Sir Richard Gifford of King"s Somborne, Gifford joined the Royal Navy around 1670 and was promoted to Captain in 1682.
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William Gifford
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Career
He became Commander of Portsmouth Dockyard in 1702 and the first Governor of Greenwich Hospital in 1708.
Membership
1st Parliament of Great Britain. 3rd Parliament of Great Britain]
Gifford also served as Member of Parliament for Portsmouth from 1702 to 1708 and from 1711 to 1713.
