Forename: James
Surname: West
Degree Information: LLD (1753)
Countries of Association: England

Further information from the University records:

Addison 1727-1897 reads: BA Oxon. 1723; MA 1726; Barrister-at-Law of the Inner Temple, 1728; Bencher, 1761; Recorder of Poole and St Albans, 1758; High Steward, 1759; President of the Royal Society; Joint Secretary of the Treasury, 1757-62; MP for (1) St Albans, 1741-62, (2) Boroughbridge, 1768-72; died 2nd July, 1772; degree conferred on the narrative that "it would be both for the Honour and advantage of the University to give some particular mark of their regard for him" [Univ. Minute, 23rd November, 1753]

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