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Charles Morley

1847 – 1917

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Lived 1847 – 1917 (aged 69). Charles Morley was a British politician.

Charles Morley (27 November 1847 – 27 October 1917), was a British Liberal Party politician.

Background He was part of a family of Liberal politicians; he was the third son of Samuel Morley MP, and older brother to the Rt Hon. Arnold Morley MP. One of his older brothers was the businessman Baron Hollenden. He was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge (BA 1870; MA 1874).

Career He was Honorary Secretary to the Royal College of Music. He was a partner in the firm of Messrs I. and R. Morley, of Wood Street, London. He was a justice of the peace for Berkshire and Somerset.

Political career He was Liberal candidate for the Somerset East Division at the 1892 General Election but was unable to gain the seat from the Liberal Unionist. He was Liberal candidate for the Breconshire Division at the 1895 General Election in succession to the retiring Liberal MP, William Fuller-Maitland. The constituency had returned Liberals at every election since 1875 and Morley had no trouble holding the seat;

At the 1900 General Election he was re-elected at Breconshire, unopposed. He retired from parliament just before the 1906 General Election.

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Trinity College
Positions held
Member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Morley?

British politician; (1847-1917)

When was Charles Morley born?

Charles Morley was born on 27 November 1847.

When did Charles Morley die?

Charles Morley died on 27 October 1917.

What was Charles Morley's occupation?

Charles Morley was a politician.

What nationality was Charles Morley?

Charles Morley was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Morley

· Wikidata: Q15990183

· DBpedia: Charles Morley (Liberal politician)

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