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 | | This want of tact, indeed, often rayed Kenyon into striking blunders; as an advocate he was, moreover, deficient in ability of statement; and his position was achieved chiefly by hard work, a good knowledge of law and several lucky friendships. |
 | | Through the influence of Lord Thurlow, Kenyon in 1780 entered the House of Commons as member for Hindon, and in 1782 he was, through the same friendship, appointed attorney-general in Lord Buckinghams administra~ion, an office which he continued to hold under Pitt. |
 | | Kenyon was succeeded as 2nd baron by his son George (17761855), whose great-grandson, Lloyd (b. |
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