John Edward Madocks

John Edward Madocks (22 July 1786 – 20 November 1837) was a Welsh politician. Madocks was educated at Harrow School and Christ Church, Oxford. He watched the hanging of John Bellingham with fellow pupil Lord Byron. He lived in Glan-y-wern in Denbighshire. In 1821, he served as High Sheriff of Denbighshire. He stood as a Whig in Denbigh Boroughs at the 1832 UK general election, winning the seat. In Parliament, he opposed electoral reforms, and also opposed monopolies and religious restrictions. He stood for re-election at the 1835 UK general election, but was defeated. References 1786 births 1837 deaths Whig (British political party) MPs for Welsh constituencies UK MPs 1832–1835