Robert Watkin Wynne

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Robert Watkin Wynne (c. 1754 – 2 March 1806), of Garthmeilo, Merionethshire and Plas Newydd, Denbighshire, was a Welsh politician.

He was the only surviving son of Robert Wynne of Garthmeilio and Plas Newydd and educated at Westminster School (1767–71) and Jesus College, Oxford (1773). He succeeded his father in 1782 and was appointed High Sheriff of Merionethshire for 1798–1799.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of Great Britain for Denbighshire from 28 August 1789 to 1796.

He married Anne Sobieski, the daughter of Thomas Dod of Edge, Cheshire; they had one son.

References[edit]

  • "WYNNE, Robert Watkin (?1755-1806), of Garthmeilio, Corwen, Merion. and Plas Newydd, Henllan, Denb". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Denbighshire
1789–1796
Succeeded by