Overview
John Christian Curwen, born John Christian (12 July 1756 – 11 December 1828) was an English Member of Parliament and High Sheriff.
Early life
He was born on 12 July 1756. He was the eldest surviving son of John Christian of Ewanrigg, Cumberland (now Cumbria) and Jane (née Curwen) Christian, the daughter of Eldred Curwen of Workington Hall, Cumberland.
He was educated at Peterhouse, Cambridge in 1773 before going on the Grand Tour between 1779 and 1782.
Career
He succeeded his father in 1767 and served as High Sheriff of Cumberland from 1784 to 1785, although he twice refused a peerage.
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