# Denys Rolle

> Denys Rolle was a British politician and landowner who was an independent member of parliament for Barnstaple between 1761 and 1774. He inherited a large number of estates and by the time of his death he was the largest landowner in Devon. He was a philanthropist and generous benefactor to charities and religious societies.

*Politician; (1725-1797)*

**Canonical URL:** https://fame.am/person/denys-rolle

## Identity
- **Profile type:** Politician
- **Category:** Politicians
- **Born:** 1725
- **Died:** 1797
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Denys Rolle was a British politician and landowner who was an independent member of parliament for Barnstaple between 1761 and 1774. He inherited a large number of estates and by the time of his death he was the largest landowner in Devon. He was a philanthropist and generous benefactor to charities and religious societies.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 33.9

## Sources
- [Denys Rolle (died 1797)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denys_Rolle_(died_1797))
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16209710)

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