Sir John Rushout, 4th Baronet
Sir John Rushout | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Malmesbury | |
| In office 1713–1722 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Farrington Joseph Addison |
| Succeeded by | Giles Earle John Fermor |
| Member of Parliament for Evesham | |
| In office 1722–1768 | |
| Preceded by | John Deacle John Rudge |
| Succeeded by | George Durant John Rushout |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 February 1685 England |
| Died | 2 February 1775 (aged 89) England |
| Spouse | Lady Anne Compton |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | England Great Britain |
| Branch/service | English Army British Army |
| Years of service | c. 1698–1712 |
| Rank | Captain |
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Captain Sir John Rushout, 4th Baronet, PC (6 February 1685 – 2 February 1775) was a British army officer and Whig politician who represented Malmesbury and Evesham in the House of Commons of Great Britain from 1713 to 1768. A supporter of William Pulteney and opponent of Robert Walpole, he was briefly part of the short-lived ministry. Rushout was Father of the House from 1762 until 1768.