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Mordaunt, John (Sir), 1808 - 1845
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Person
Surname
Mordaunt
Forenames
John
Additions to name
Sir
9th Baronet
9th Baronet
Birth date
1808
Death date
1845
Occupation
politician
Biographical note
At Eton 1820-26
Sir John Mordaunt's death was the result of a very lamentable accident. He was out shooting with his friend and relative, Mr. Arthur Mills, and got over a fence. Mr. Mills was proceeding to follow him, and for that purpose was putting his gun upon half-cock, when the hammer slipped from his thumb, and the charge, after striking a rail, and glancing from a wall, wounded Sir John in both legs somewhat severely, he went on favourably for some days, when mortification ensued ...
Sir John Mordaunt's death was the result of a very lamentable accident. He was out shooting with his friend and relative, Mr. Arthur Mills, and got over a fence. Mr. Mills was proceeding to follow him, and for that purpose was putting his gun upon half-cock, when the hammer slipped from his thumb, and the charge, after striking a rail, and glancing from a wall, wounded Sir John in both legs somewhat severely, he went on favourably for some days, when mortification ensued ...
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