Sir William Paxton (1744−1824) was a Scottish-born sailor, a businessman and the Welsh Member of Parliament for Carmarthen. He was instrumental in developing Tenby into a seaside resort.

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Occupation: banker, politician
Position held: member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom, High Sheriff of Carmarthenshire
Citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Born: 1744, 1745
Died

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William Paxton

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Sir William Paxton (1744−1824) was a Scottish-born sailor, a businessman and the Welsh Member of Parliament for Carmarthen. He was instrumental in developing Tenby into a seaside resort.

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Occupation: banker, politician
Position held: member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom, High Sheriff of Carmarthenshire
Citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Born: 1744, 1745
Died

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