Sir William Trelawny, 6th Baronet
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Sir William Trelawny, 6th Baronet (c. 1722 – 11 December 1772), was a British politician and colonial administrator.
Trelawny sat as Member of Parliament for West Looe from 1757 to 1767. The latter year he was appointed Governor of Jamaica, a post he held until his death in December 1772. Trelawny Parish, Jamaica was named after him.
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| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | Member of Parliament for West Looe with John Frederick 1757–1761 Francis Buller 1761–1765 John Sargent 1765–1767 1757–1767 |
Succeeded by John Sargent James Townsend |
| Government offices | ||
| Preceded by | Governor of Jamaica 1767–1772 |
Succeeded by John Dalling |
| Baronetage of England | ||
| Preceded by | Baronet (of Trelawny) 1762–1772 |
Succeeded by Harry Trelawny |
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- 1720s births
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- Baronets in the Baronetage of England
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- Governors of Jamaica
