He entered the Middle Temple in 1720 to study law, was called to the bar in 1723, and made a bencher in 1738.
He was elevated to serjeant-at-law in 1759, appointed a Baron of the Exchequer for 1759–61 and served as the Recorder of Harwich, Orford and Ipswich.
He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of Great Britain for Mitchell 14 May 1745 – 1747, for Maldon 1747–1754 and for Totnes 13 December 1754 – September 1759.
His eldest son and heir Richard Savage inherited Hintlesham and also followed his father as MP for Totnes.
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