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William Webb Follett
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William Webb Follett

Sir William Webb Follett (2 December 1796 – 28 June 1845) was an English lawyer and politician who served as MP for Exeter (1835-1845). He served twice as Solicitor-General, in 1834-5 and 1841 and as Attorney-General in 1844. He was knighted in 1835. He was reputed to have been the "greatest advocate of the century".

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