Background
He was the eldest son of the politician John Jolliffe and his wife Mary, daughter of Samuel Holden.
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William Jolliffe
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He was educated at Winchester College and Brasenose College, Oxford.
Career
Jolliffe was elected to the House of Commons for Petersfield in 1768, a seat controlled by his father, who died in 1771 leaving him a sitting patron. He held it until 1802. He was a Lord of Trade from 1772 to 1779 and Lord of Admiralty during 1783.
Jolliffe died in February 1802, aged 56, after falling through a trapdoor into a cellar at his home.
Their grandson William George Hylton Jolliffe became a prominent Conservative politician and was created Baron Hylton in 1866.
Membership
1st United Kingdom Parliament. 13th Parliament of Great Britain. 14th Parliament of Great Britain.
15th Parliament of Great Britain.
16th Parliament of Great Britain. 17th Parliament of Great Britain.
18th Parliament of Great Britain.
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February 20, 1802 (aged 56) -
Nationality
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Political Party
Conservative