Benjamin Lester
British politician (1779-1838), Member of Parliament for Poole from 1809-1834
About Benjamin Lester
Lived 1779 – 1838 (aged 58). Benjamin Lester was a British politician.
Benjamin Lester Lester (1779 – 1838 ) was a British politician.
Lester was born in Poole and worked as a merchant, in the shipping trade with Newfoundland. He stood in an 1809 by-election in Poole, and won the seat as a Whig. He supported the abolition of slavery. He held his seat at each election until 1835, when he stood down.
In 1815, Lester served as Mayor of Poole.
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Who was Benjamin Lester?
British politician (1779-1838), Member of Parliament for Poole from 1809-1834
When was Benjamin Lester born?
Benjamin Lester was born on 18 December 1779.
When did Benjamin Lester die?
Benjamin Lester died on 15 July 1838.
What was Benjamin Lester's occupation?
Benjamin Lester was a politician.
What nationality was Benjamin Lester?
Benjamin Lester was British.
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