William Gore

William Gore (circa 1675 – 1739) was a British financier and politician associated with Tring Park in Hertfordshire. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons intermittently between 1711 and 1739.

Born around 1675, William Gore was the eldest son of Sir William Gore, who held the position of Lord Mayor of London, and his wife Elizabeth Hampton. In 1691, he matriculated at Queens' College, Cambridge. In 1708, he inherited Tring Park upon the death of his father.

In April 1709, Gore married Lady Mary Compton, the daughter of George Compton, the 4th Earl of Northampton. His career in finance included serving as a Director of the Bank of England from 1709 to 1712 and as a Director of the South Sea Company from 1712 to 1715.

Politically, Gore was affiliated with the Tory party and was a member of the October Club. He contested the parliamentary seat at Colchester in the 1710 general election. Although initially defeated in the poll, he was declared elected on petition on 27 January 1711. Following the 1713 general election, he again secured his seat through a petition, on 6 May 1714. He did not stand in the 1715 election.

In 1718, Gore purchased the manor of Cricklade, an acquisition that gave him influence over the selection of the returning officer there. He successfully contested the seat at St Albans in the 1722 general election. His recorded parliamentary activity includes a speech made in April 1727 voicing opposition to a vote of credit. He did not stand for election in 1727. Later, in 1734, he was returned as MP for Cricklade based on his own influence.

William Gore died on 22 October 1739. He was survived by his family, which included five sons and six daughters. His daughter Anne was married to Charles Pelham, and another daughter, Dorothy, was the mother of William Mellish. Two of Gore's brothers, John and Thomas Gore, also served as Members of Parliament.

References for Gore's life and career are documented in historical records pertaining to his parliamentary service and estate holdings.