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Frederick Calvert

1806 – 1891

Politician, died 1891

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About Frederick Calvert

Lived 1806 – 1891 (aged 84). Frederick Calvert was a British politician, lawyer and barrister.

Frederick Calvert (9 June 1806 – 6 June 1891) was a British Whig politician.

Early life and family Born 1806, Calvert was the second son of British general Harry Calvert and Caroline (née Hammersley), and the younger brother Harry Verney, Buckingham MP. He was called to the Bar at Inner Temple in 1831, and later made a Queen's Counsel. He married Lucy Caroline Herbert, daughter of Tory politician Edward Herbert and Lucy (née Graham) in 1865; they had no children. where he was a president of the United Debating Society.

Political career Calvert was elected Whig MP for Aylesbury at a by-election in 1850, caused by the death of George Nugent-Grenville. However, he was unseated just a few months into the role after a petition-led inquiry found evidence of treating and bribery.

During his life, Calvert was also a Deputy Lieutenant for Buckinghamshire.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Christ Church, Merton College
Positions held
Member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Frederic Calvert

Family & relationships

Parent
Harry Calvert

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Frederick Calvert's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Frederick Calvert?

politician, died 1891

When was Frederick Calvert born?

Frederick Calvert was born on 9 June 1806.

When did Frederick Calvert die?

Frederick Calvert died on 6 June 1891.

What was Frederick Calvert's occupation?

Frederick Calvert was a politician, lawyer and barrister.

What nationality was Frederick Calvert?

Frederick Calvert was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frederick Calvert

· Wikidata: Q26732784

· DBpedia: Frederick Calvert (MP)

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