Christopher D'Oyly

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Christopher D'Oyly (1717 – 19 January 1795) was a barrister of the Inner Temple, under-secretary in the colonial department and in which capacity he took part in the planning for the American War of Independence.[1]

In 1765, D'Oyly married Sarah Stanley (1725–1821), the granddaughter of Sir Hans Sloane.

In 1774 he became the member of Parliament for Wareham, and in 1780 for Seaford. He retired in 1784.[2]

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  1. ^ Christopher D'Oyly. The Twickenham Museum. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  2. ^ "D'OYLY, Christopher (c.1717-95), of Walton-on-Thames, Surr". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
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