Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley
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Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley, PC (circa 1676 – 9 April 1731) was an English politician of the 18th century.
Benson served as member of Parliament for Thetford in Norfolk from 1702 to 1705, then becoming MP for York.
In 1711, he was sworn of the Privy Council and became Chancellor of the Exchequer until 1713. In 1713 he became ennobled as Baron Bingley, and became the British ambassador to Spain.
Benson founded the stately home Bramham Park.
When he died the title Baron Bingley became extinct, although it was later re-created for his son-in-law.
| Parliament of England | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Thomas Hanmer, Bt Sir John Wodehouse, Bt |
Member of Parliament for Thetford with Edmund Soame 1702–1705 |
Succeeded by Sir Thomas Hanmer, Bt Sir John Wodehouse, Bt |
| Preceded by Sir William Robinson, Bt Tobias Jenkins |
Member of Parliament for York with Sir William Robinson, Bt 1705–1708 |
Succeeded by Parliament of Great Britain |
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
| Preceded by Parliament of England |
Member of Parliament for York with Sir William Robinson, Bt 1708–1713 |
Succeeded by Sir William Robinson, Bt Robert Fairfax |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by The Earl of Oxford and Mortimer |
Chancellor of the Exchequer 1711–1713 |
Succeeded by Sir William Wyndham, Bt |
| Preceded by Paul Methuen |
Treasurer of the Household 1730–1731 |
Succeeded by The Lord De La Warr |
| Peerage of Great Britain | ||
| Preceded by (new creation) |
Baron Bingley 1713–1731 |
Succeeded by (extinct) |
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