Thomas Bladen | |
|---|---|
| 8th Governor of Restored Proprietary Government | |
| In office 1742–1746/47 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Ogle |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Ogle |
| Member of Parliament for Ashburton | |
| In office 1735–1741 Serving with Roger Tuckfield, Joseph Taylor | |
| Preceded by | Sir William Yonge Roger Tuckfield |
| Succeeded by | John Harris John Arscott |
| Member of Parliament for Steyning | |
| In office 1727–1734 Serving with The Viscount Vane | |
| Preceded by | John Gumley William Stanhope |
| Succeeded by | Marquess of Carnarvon Sir Robert Fagg, Bt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 February 1698 Annapolis, Maryland |
| Died | 2 February 1780 (aged 81) Leyton Grange, England |
| Spouse |
Barbara Janssen
(m. 1731–1780) |
| Relations | Martin Bladen (uncle) Nathaniel Bladen (grandfather) William Capell (grandson) Thomas Bladen Capel (grandson) |
| Children | Barbara St John Harriet, Countess of Essex |
| Parent(s) | William Bladen Anne Van Swearingen |
| Education | Westminster School |
Thomas Bladen (23 February 1698 – 2 February 1780) was a colonial governor in North America and politician who sat in the British House of Commons between 1727 and 1741. He served as the 19th Proprietary Governor of Maryland from 1742 to 1747.