Manuscripts and Special Collections

Biography of Sir Robert Clifton, 7th Baronet (1767-1837)

Robert was the eldest son of Sir Gervase Clifton, 6th Baronet, and his wife Frances. He succeeded his father in 1815. He was educated at Rugby School. He served as High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire in 1820.

Family

He was unmarried, and was succeeded by his brother Juckes Granville as 8th Baronet.

Archive Collections

  • Title deeds, settlements, estate and legal papers relating to Sir Robert Clifton's ownership of his estates are part of the Clifton collection held in Manuscripts and Special Collections at the University of Nottingham 

 

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