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Alexander Clunes Sheriff

1816 – 1878

British politician

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About Alexander Clunes Sheriff

Lived 1816 – 1878 (aged 61–62). Alexander Clunes Sheriff was a British politician and businessperson.

Alexander Clunes Sheriff (1816 – 17 March 1878) was an English businessman and Liberal Party politician who was active in local government and sat in the House of Commons from 1865 to his death in 1878.

Sheriff was the son of A. Sherriff. He was chairman of the Worcester Royal Porcelain Co. and the Worcester Engine Works, and had directorships of the Worcester City and County Banking Co., the Patent Shaft and Axletree Co., the Metropolitan Railway, the District Railway and the Metropolitan and St John's Wood Railway. He was an Alderman of Worcester and was sheriff and twice mayor of the city. He was also J.P. for Worcester

At the 1865 general election Sheriff was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Worcester. He held the seat until his death aged 61 in 1878.

Sheriff married Martha Tattersall, daughter of Thomas Tattersall of Armley, near Leeds in 1841.

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Important facts

Born
1816
Birth century
Positions held
Member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Alexander Sheriff

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexander Clunes Sheriff?

British politician

When was Alexander Clunes Sheriff born?

Alexander Clunes Sheriff was born in 1816.

When did Alexander Clunes Sheriff die?

Alexander Clunes Sheriff died on 17 March 1878.

What was Alexander Clunes Sheriff's occupation?

Alexander Clunes Sheriff was a politician and businessperson.

What nationality was Alexander Clunes Sheriff?

Alexander Clunes Sheriff was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander Clunes Sheriff

· Wikidata: Q4718615

· DBpedia: Alexander Clunes Sheriff

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