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David MacIver

1840 – 1907

British politician

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About David MacIver

Lived 1840 – 1907 (aged 67). David MacIver was a British politician and ship-owner.

David MacIver (24 August 1840 – 1 September 1907) was an English steam ship owner and a Conservative politician who sat in the House of Commons in two periods between 1874 and 1907.

Early life MacIver was born 24 August 1840 in Liverpool, the eldest son of Charles MacIver of Calderstone, and his wife Mary Ann Morrison, daughter of D. Morrison of Glasgow. He was educated at the Royal Institution School, Liverpool.

In 1874, MacIver was elected Member of Parliament for Birkenhead. He held the seat until 1885. In 1898 he was elected MP for Liverpool Kirkdale and held the seat until his death aged 67 in 1907.

Personal life

MacIver was twice married. His first marriage was to Anne Rankin, a daughter of Robert Rankin of Bromborough. Before her death in 1869, they were the parents of:

Three of MacIver's sons died in World War I. A fourth, Alan Squarey McIver, was awarded the Military Cross and was the Secretary of the ICAEW from 1950 to 1962.

Descendants Through his eldest son Sir Charles, he was a grandfather of Olympian Charles R. MacIver.

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Positions held
Member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions

Who was David MacIver?

British politician (1840-1907)

When was David MacIver born?

David MacIver was born on 24 August 1840.

When did David MacIver die?

David MacIver died on 1 September 1907.

What was David MacIver's occupation?

David MacIver was a politician and ship-owner.

What nationality was David MacIver?

David MacIver was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David MacIver

· Wikidata: Q5236992

· DBpedia: David MacIver

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