Joseph Cripps
Joseph Cripps | |
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| Member of the British Parliament for Cirencester | |
| In office 1806–1812 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Preston |
| Succeeded by | William Cripps |
| In office 1818–1841 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 March 1765 Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England |
| Died | 8 January 1847 Ashcroft, near Cirencester, Gloucestershire |
| Resting place | St. Catherine’s Chapel, Church of St John the Baptist, Cirencester |
| Party | Tory → Conservative |
| Spouses |
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| Children | At least eight (including William Cripps) |
| Relatives | See below |
| Occupation | Cloth manufacturer, banker, brewer, politician |
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Joseph Cripps (10 March 1765 – 8 January 1847) was a prominent English cloth manufacturer, banker, brewer, and long-serving Member of Parliament for Cirencester. Despite his Tory affiliation, he was known for independent-mindedness and support of moderate reform. He also served as governor of the Van Diemen's Land Company and was described at his death as leaving an “enormous” fortune.