Nathaniel Polhill

Nathaniel Polhill (1723–1782) was a British merchant and politician who served as a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons from 1774 to 1782.

Nathaniel Polhill died on 29 August 1782, leaving behind estates spanning five counties.

[1] Primarily engaged in the tobacco trade in Southwark, he later became a partner in a City bank from 1777 onwards.

[1] During the general election of 1774, Polhill contested the Southwark constituency, advocating for both economic and parliamentary reform.

He successfully secured a seat in the House of Commons after achieving the highest poll results.