Edward Rushworth (politician)

Edward Rushworth (17 October 1755 – 15 October 1817)[1][2] was a British clergyman on the Isle of Wight, and a token politician.

His father-in-law was the patron of both the parliamentary boroughs on the island.

[3] He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for the two boroughs on the Isle of Wight for several periods between 1780 and 1797.

[1][3] He appears to have held the seats only as a placeholder, and did not take part in any parliamentary proceedings.

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