Background
Blackett was the son of William Blackett and his wife Julia Conyers.
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William William Blackett
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Education
He was educated at University College, Oxford.
Career
On the death of his father in 1705, he succeeded to the baronetcy. He was elected Mayor of Newcastle for 1718-1719. Blackett was a Jacobite but toned down his support after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
They had no children, although he had previously had an illegitimate daughter, Elizabeth Orde.
The baronetcy became extinct upon his death.
Membership
3rd Parliament of Great Britain. 4th Parliament of Great Britain. 6th Parliament of Great Britain.
5th Parliament of Great Britain]
Blackett was elected Member of Parliament for Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1710, and retained the seat until 1728.
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Born
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Died
September 25, 1728 (aged 39) -
Nationality
British