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Edward Wynne-Pendarves

1775 – 1853

British politician

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About Edward Wynne-Pendarves

Lived 1775 – 1853 (aged 78). Edward Wynne-Pendarves was a British politician.

Edward William Wynne Pendarves (6 April 1775 – 26 June 1853) was an English politician.

Born Edward William Stackhouse, he was son of John Stackhouse and his wife Susanna Acton. He served as Member of Parliament (MP) for West Cornwall from the creation of the Constituency on 19 December 1832 until the year of his death.

He was on the Committee of Management of the South Western Railway in 1836. He was one of the proprietors of the University of London, who requisitioned a special general meeting in 1831, to appoint a Select Committee to investigate the lack of progress with the project. He was appointed Deputy-Warden of the Stannaries in 1852.

His memorial is in St Martin and St Meriadoc’s Church, Camborne designed by Edward Hodges Baily.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
All Souls College, All Souls College, Oxford
Positions held
Member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom, 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
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society
Also known as
Edward William Wynne Pendarves

Family & relationships

Parent
John Stackhouse (botanist)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Edward Wynne-Pendarves?

British politician (1775-1853)

When was Edward Wynne-Pendarves born?

Edward Wynne-Pendarves was born on 6 April 1775 in Cornwall.

When did Edward Wynne-Pendarves die?

Edward Wynne-Pendarves died on 26 June 1853.

What was Edward Wynne-Pendarves's occupation?

Edward Wynne-Pendarves was a politician.

What nationality was Edward Wynne-Pendarves?

Edward Wynne-Pendarves was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edward Wynne-Pendarves

· Wikidata: Q5346010

· DBpedia: Edward Wynne-Pendarves

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