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William Straker

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Sir William Blackett, the first Baronet, established a vital mercantile and industrial foundation in Newcastle. He also served as a politician, representing the city in the House of Commons for a period of seven years before his passing in 1680. His work laid significant ground for the region's commercial and industrial development, leaving a legacy in Newcastle's history. He was born in May 1621.

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