James Brogden (MP)

James Brogden
Member of Parliament
for Launceston
In office
1796–1832

James Brogden (c. 1765–1842) was a British merchant, company director, speculator, and politician.[1]

Life

Brogden was brought into parliament by Earl Percy and was a Member of Parliament for Launceston from 1796 to 1832.[1][2] He lost his political reputation after a share fraud was uncovered in a company mining coal at Arigna, Ireland.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Brogden, James (?1765–1842), of 115 Park Street, Mdx.; Clapham Common, Surr. and Trimsaran, Kidwelly, Carm., History of Parliament Online". historyofparliamentonline.org. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  2. ^ "Launceston 1790–1820, History of Parliament Online". historyofparliamentonline.org. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
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