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Christopher Tower

1804 – 1884

English landowner and politician

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About Christopher Tower

Lived 1804 – 1884 (aged 79–80). Christopher Tower was a British politician and land owner.

Christopher Theron Tower (2 May 1804 – 3 March 1884) was an English landowner and politician.

He was born at Gadebridge, the eldest son of Christopher Thomas Tower of Weald Hall, Essex, and was educated at Harrow School and Oriel College, Oxford. From 1826 to 1836 he served with the 7th Hussars, reaching the rank of captain. In 1836 he married Lady Sophia, eldest daughter of John Cust, 1st Earl Brownlow. He lived at Huntsmoor Park, Buckinghamshire, and in a by-election in 1845 he was elected to Parliament for the county, without a contest. He was appointed a deputy lieutenant for Buckinghamshire in 1846. A Conservative, in the debate on the repeal of the Corn Laws he voted in favour of agricultural protection, and was a member of the Carlton Club and Boodle's. He did not stand in the general election of 1847.

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Important facts

Born
1804
Birth century
Died
1884, Sanremo
Positions held
Member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom, High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire
Also known as
Christopher Theron Tower

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Christopher Tower?

English landowner and politician (1804-1884)

When was Christopher Tower born?

Christopher Tower was born in 1804.

When did Christopher Tower die?

Christopher Tower died in 1884 in Sanremo.

What was Christopher Tower's occupation?

Christopher Tower was a politician and land owner.

What nationality was Christopher Tower?

Christopher Tower was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christopher Tower

· Wikidata: Q26211783

· DBpedia: Christopher Tower (MP, died 1884)

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