About Edward Divett
Lived 1797 – 1864 (aged 66–67). Edward Divett was a British politician.
Edward Divett (1797 – 25 July 1864 ) was a British Liberal and Radical politician.
Divett was elected Radical MP for Exeter at the 1832 general election and held the seat until his death in 1864. His victory in the seat was due in part to the political reforms brought to Exeter by the Reform Act of 1832.
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Who was Edward Divett?
politician, died 1864
When was Edward Divett born?
Edward Divett was born in 1797.
When did Edward Divett die?
Edward Divett died on 25 July 1864.
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Edward Divett was a politician.
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Edward Divett was British.
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