Sir Robert Clifton, 7th Baronet
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Sir Robert Clifton was 7th Baronet Clifton of Clifton, Nottinghamshire
. and High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire
in 1820.
, and wife Frances. He succeeded his father in 1815.
He was educated at Rugby School
. He served as High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire
in 1820.
He was unmarried, and was succeeded by his brother Juckes Granville as 8th Baronet.
Clifton, Nottinghamshire
Clifton is a council estate and village in the city of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England founded by Sir Robert Clifton. The estate has a number of shop-clusters and relatively good transport links with the city and surrounding areas. The village is on the A453 which is the main connection...
. and High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire
High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire
’The High Sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown. Formerly the High Sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post have been transferred elsewhere or are now defunct, so that its functions...
in 1820.
Family
He was the eldest son of Sir Gervase Clifton, 6th BaronetSir Gervase Clifton, 6th Baronet
Sir Gervase Clifton was 6th Baronet Clifton of Clifton, Nottinghamshire. and High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire from 1767 to 1768.-Family:Gervase was the only son of Sir Robert Clifton, 5th Baronet, and his second wife Judith...
, and wife Frances. He succeeded his father in 1815.
He was educated at Rugby School
Rugby School
Rugby School is a co-educational day and boarding school located in the town of Rugby, Warwickshire, England. It is one of the oldest independent schools in Britain.-History:...
. He served as High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire
High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire
’The High Sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown. Formerly the High Sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post have been transferred elsewhere or are now defunct, so that its functions...
in 1820.
He was unmarried, and was succeeded by his brother Juckes Granville as 8th Baronet.