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Benjamin Wood

1787 – 1845

British politician

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About Benjamin Wood

Lived 1787 – 1845 (aged 57–58). Benjamin Wood was a British politician.

Benjamin Wood (1787 – 13 August 1845) was a British Whig politician. He was Member of Parliament for Southwark from 24 January 1840 until his death in 1845

Life

Benjamin Wood was born in Tiverton, Devon, the son of William Wood (died 1809), a serge maker and a Dissenter. An older brother was Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Baronet (1768 – 1843) also a Whig politician. Benjamin Wood was a partner with his brother in the hops-trading business, Wood, Field & Wood.

He is buried in Cressing in Essex.

Family

In October 1815 in Kenwyn in Cornwall, he married Anna Maria Michell (1791–1889) daughter of Admiral Sampson Michell and sister of Admiral Frederick Thomas Michell and Charles Collier Michell.

A dispute about his widow's will was a possible factor in the divorce of Katharine O'Shea and the downfall of Charles Stewart Parnell

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Important facts

Born
1787
Birth century
18th century
Died
13 August 1845
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain, Great Britain
Positions held
Member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Benjamin Wood?

British politician

When was Benjamin Wood born?

Benjamin Wood was born in 1787.

When did Benjamin Wood die?

Benjamin Wood died on 13 August 1845.

What was Benjamin Wood's occupation?

Benjamin Wood was a politician.

What nationality was Benjamin Wood?

Benjamin Wood was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Benjamin Wood

· Wikidata: Q26271431

· DBpedia: Benjamin Wood (MP)

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