Surname: Praed Forename(s): Winthrop Mackworth b. 26 June 1802. d. 15 July 1839. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Politician and poet. Born in London. Educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, and Middle
Temple. Contributed to Quarterly Magazine, Morning Chronicle, The Alfred and The Albion. Elected MP through a pocket borough in 1830. Contributed to the Morning Post and served as the chief leader writer (1833-1834). Elected MP for Great Yarmouth
in 1834. Appointed Secretary to the Board of Control (1834-1835). Married Helen Bogle
on 7 July 1835. Biographical information: ODNB. (CC)