Edward Rothwell
Merchant and politician in Newfoundland
About Edward Rothwell
Lived 1844 – 1892 (aged 47–48).
Edward Rothwell (ca 1844 – June 30, 1892) was an English-born merchant and politician in Newfoundland. He represented Burin in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1889 to 1892.
He was born in Manchester and came to Newfoundland in 1863 to work as a bookkeeper for a firm in St. John's. In 1887, he established a fishery supply firm in partnership with John Bowring
Rothwell died at St. John's in 1892 while still in office.
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
People in Edward Rothwell's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Edward Rothwell's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Edward Rothwell?
merchant and politician in Newfoundland
When was Edward Rothwell born?
Edward Rothwell was born in 1844.
When did Edward Rothwell die?
Edward Rothwell died on 30 June 1892.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edward Rothwell. https://biography.guide/edward-rothwell/
MLA: "Edward Rothwell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edward-rothwell/.
Chicago: "Edward Rothwell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/edward-rothwell/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:09 UTC