Sir George Stucley, 1st Baronet
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Sir George Stucley Stucley, 1st Baronet (17 August 1812–13 March 1900), known as George Buck until 1858, was a British
Conservative
Member of Parliament
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Stucley was returned to Parliament for Barnstaple
in 1855, a seat he held until 1857 and again between 1865 and 1868. In 1858 he assumed by Royal license the surname of Stucley in lieu of his patronymic as lineal heir of the ancient Stucley family, which had possessed Affeton Castle in Devon for over 600 years. In April 1859 he was created a Baronet, of Affeton Castle
in the County of Devon. In 1863 he served as High Sheriff of Devon
Stucley died in March 1900 at Bideford
, aged 87.
United Kingdom
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Conservative
Conservative Party (UK)
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Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
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Stucley was returned to Parliament for Barnstaple
Barnstaple (UK Parliament constituency)
Barnstaple was a parliamentary constituency centred on the town of Barnstaple in Devon, in the South West of England. It returned two Members of Parliament to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom until 1885, when its representation was reduced to one member.The constituency...
in 1855, a seat he held until 1857 and again between 1865 and 1868. In 1858 he assumed by Royal license the surname of Stucley in lieu of his patronymic as lineal heir of the ancient Stucley family, which had possessed Affeton Castle in Devon for over 600 years. In April 1859 he was created a Baronet, of Affeton Castle
Affeton Castle
Affeton Castle is a surviving late-medieval gatehouse near East Worlington, Devon, England which overlooks the Little Dart River in Devon and was originally built from grey rubble stone by the Stucley Baronets in around 1434. Originally part of a large manor complex, this castellated gatehouse, 60...
in the County of Devon. In 1863 he served as High Sheriff of Devon
High Sheriff of Devon
The High Sheriff of Devon is the Queen's representative for the County of Devon, a territory known as his bailiwick. Selected from three nominated people, he holds his office over the duration of a year. He has judicial, ceremonial and administrative functions and executes High Court...
Stucley died in March 1900 at Bideford
Bideford
Bideford is a small port town on the estuary of the River Torridge in north Devon, south-west England. It is also the main town of the Torridge local government district.-History:...
, aged 87.