About Christopher Weguelin
Lived 1838 – 1881 (aged 42–43). Christopher Weguelin was an Irish politician.
Christopher Weguelin (1838 – 6 September 1881) was an Irish Liberal politician.
Weguelin was educated at Harrow School and then Trinity College, Cambridge. Between 1867 and 1881, he was a director of the Bank of England.
Weguelin was elected MP as a Liberal candidate for Youghal in the 1868 general election, but his election was declared void the next year, due to treating. He was unseated, causing a by-election.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Christopher Weguelin's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Christopher Weguelin?
English merchant and politician, 1838 - 1881
When was Christopher Weguelin born?
Christopher Weguelin was born in 1838.
When did Christopher Weguelin die?
Christopher Weguelin died in 1881.
What was Christopher Weguelin's occupation?
Christopher Weguelin was a politician.
What nationality was Christopher Weguelin?
Christopher Weguelin was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Christopher Weguelin
· DBpedia: Christopher Weguelin
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Christopher Weguelin. https://biography.guide/christopher-weguelin/
MLA: "Christopher Weguelin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/christopher-weguelin/.
Chicago: "Christopher Weguelin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/christopher-weguelin/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:18 UTC