Matthew Michell

Matthew Michell
Member of Parliament
for Westbury
In office
16 March 1748  29 April 1752
Personal details
Bornc.1705
Died29 April 1752
Political partyWhig
SpouseFrances Ashfordby
Children2
RelativesSir William Willys, 6th Baronet (uncle)
Military service
AllegianceKingdom of Great Britain
Branch/serviceRoyal Navy
Years of service1713–1748
RankCaptain
CommandsHMS Terrible
HMS Swift
HMS Pearl
HMS Gloucester
HMS Worcester
Downs Station
Battles/wars

Captain Matthew Michell (often misspelt Mitchell, c.1705 – 29 April 1752) was an English politician and Royal Navy officer. He served in the House of Commons as Member of Parliament for Westbury from 1748 until his death.