William Godwin's Diary

Adam, William

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This person is mentioned in the diary a total of 2 times, and was a venue (V) 0 times.

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1796

11  February  1796

1811

21  May  1811

  • Name: Adam, William
  • Gender: Male
  • Birth Date: 2  August  1751
  • Death Date: 17  February  1839
  • Occupation: politician
  • Occupation: advocate

William Adam was elected to parliament in 1774. He subsequently fought a duel with Charles James Fox in 1779 which formed the basis of a firm friendship. He was much involved in the management of the Whig party in the 1790s despite losing his seat in 1794. After building a successful legal practice, he returned to parliament in 1806.

Godwin met him once at Lauderdale's in 1796, a meeting noted in his 1796 list.

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This table lists the people this person is most frequently noted with in the diary.

Name Number of Meetings
Fox, Charles James 2
Francis, Sir Philip 2
Maitland, James (eighth earl of Lauderdale) 1
1
Kemble, John Philip 1
Burdett, Sir Francis (fifth baronet) 1
Weld, 1
O'Connor, Arthur (Conner) (Condorcet-O'Connor) 1
Reynolds, Frederick 1
Smith, William 1
Fitzpatrick, Richard 1
Tierney, George 1
Tarleton, Sir Banastre (baronet) 1
Robinson, Mary (née Darby, Perdita, Polly Derby) 1
Twiss, Richard 1
Northcote, James 1
Barry, Major Henry 1
Courtenay, John (Courtney) 1
Grey, Charles 1
Maurice, Thomas 1