Background
Kenrick was the eldest son of Rev Jarvis Kenrick and his wife, Dorothy, née Seward.
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William Kenrick
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He was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge and called to the bar in 1800 at the Middle Temple.
Career
He practised as a barrister on the home circuit and at Surrey sessions. In 1809 William inherited the patronage from his father, and continued to return himself to Parliament. He served as Master of the King’s household from 1810 to 1812, and sat for Bletchingley until 1814, when he resigned his seat and in 1816 he sold the patronage of Bletchingley for £60,000.
He then bought an estate near Dorking.
Membership
3rd United Kingdom Parliament. 4th United Kingdom Parliament. 5th United Kingdom Parliament.
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Born
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October 22, 1829 (aged 55) -
Nationality
United Kingdom