Thomas Paget (30 December 1778 – 25 November 1862) was a banker and Whig politician in England.

He was born the only son of banker Thomas Paget of Ibstock, Leicestershire and founded the bank of Paget and Kirby in 1825, of which he was senior partner until his death.

Thomas Paget (MP for Leicestershire)

He was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Leicestershire in 1831, holding the seat until the constituency was divided at the 1832 general election. He was made Mayor of Leicester for 1836–37.

Thomas Paget (MP for Leicestershire)

He married Anne, the daughter of John Pares of The Newarke, Leicester and Hopwell Hall, Derbyshire and had 2 sons. His eldest son Thomas and his grandson Guy both served as MPs for constituencies in Leicestershire.

Thomas Paget (MP for Leicestershire)

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1778 births

1862 deaths

People from North West Leicestershire District

Whig (British political party) MPs for English constituencies

Members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom for Leicestershire

UK MPs 1831–1832

Mayors of places in Leicestershire