George Courtauld

George Courtauld (11 August 1830 – 29 February 1920) was an English cloth manufacturer and Liberal Party politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1878 to 1885.

Early life and education George Courtauld was born on 11 August 1830 to George Courtauld and Susanna Courtauld, née Sewell. Courtauld was baptised on 8 December 1831 in Bocking.

Politics In December 1878 Courtauld was elected at a by-election as the Liberal Member of Parliament (MP) for Maldon. He held the seat until 1885. He was a Unitarian and supported social reform and suffrage extension. In 1864, Courtauld married Susanna Elizabeth (1839–1879; née Savill) at St. James Church. In 1888, Courtauld married Serena Elizabeth Courtauld (1853– July 1920; née Sparrow). Courtauld and his wives had in total 13 children. His children included Katharine Courtauld and Elizabeth Courtauld. He was the grandfather of Augustine Courtauld.