Richard Lloyd (died 1761)
Sir Richard Lloyd (bapt. 31 May 1697 – 1761), of
He was born the son of Talbot Lloyd of Lichfield and educated at
He was made King's Counsel (K.C.) in 1738 and appointed Solicitor General for England and Wales for 1754–6. 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 knighted in 1745.
He was a
In 1745, he was the major beneficiary in the will of Lady Winchilsea (widow of
He married Elizabeth, the daughter of William Field of Crustwic, Essex, and had two sons and a daughter. His sons Richard Savage Lloyd and Heneage Lloyd, were both painted by Thomas Gainsborough. His eldest son and heir Richard Savage inherited Hintlesham and also followed his father as MP for Totnes.
References
- ^ "LLOYD, Richard (?1696-1761), of Hintlesham Hall, Suff". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
- ^ "Hintlesham Hall" (PDF). Retrieved 7 September 2018.