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Edward Heneage

1802 – 1880

British politician

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About Edward Heneage

Lived 1802 – 1880 (aged 77). Edward Heneage was a British politician.

Edward Heneage (24 July 1802 – 25 June 1880) was a British Whig politician.

Heneage was the son of George Robert Heneage (1768–1833) and his wife Frances Anne Ainslie. He was educated at Eton College.

At the 1835 general election he was elected unopposed as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Grimsby, a seat which had been held from 1826 to 1830 by his older brother George. He was re-elected unopposed in 1841 and 1847, but was defeated in a contest in 1852.

Personal life Heneage was married twice, firstly on 11 April 1840 to Charlotte Frances Anne Rolleston (died January 1853), daughter of Colonel Lancelot Rolleston and Caroline Chetwynd. On 25 August 1853 he married again, to Renee Elizabeth Levina Hoare, daughter of Captain Richard Hoare and Matilda Ottley Fahie.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Eton College
Positions held
Member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Edward Heneage?

British politician

When was Edward Heneage born?

Edward Heneage was born on 24 July 1802.

When did Edward Heneage die?

Edward Heneage died on 25 June 1880.

What was Edward Heneage's occupation?

Edward Heneage was a politician.

What nationality was Edward Heneage?

Edward Heneage was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edward Heneage

· Wikidata: Q5343403

· DBpedia: Edward Heneage (1802–1880)

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