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George Franklyn

1800 – 1870

Politician, died 1870

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About George Franklyn

Lived 1800 – 1870. George Franklyn was a British politician.

George Woodroffe Franklyn (1800 – 5 November 1870) was a British Conservative politician.

Franklyn had at least two brothers, John, who died in 1879, and James. He also had four daughters; the eldest, Alice Mary, married in 1857 to Captain John Sanderson R.N., while the second born, Agatha Ellen, married in 1863. Franklyn also had at least one son, George Arden, by wife Mary June, who died in Meerut, Bengal in 1852 at the age of 23.

Franklyn served as the "chief magistrate", or mayor, of Bristol from 1841 to 1842. His brother, James Norroway Franklyn, held the office from 1839 to 1840.

Franklyn was first elected Conservative MP for Poole in 1852 and held the seat until 1865, when he did not seek re-election.

In 1854, Franklyn was almost killed but narrowly escaped injury by cannon-fire set off near the Forest-hill railway station, Sydenham.

In 1855, Franklyn served as president of The Gloucestershire Society, a charitable organization established in 1657. His will indicated a net worth under . At the time of his death, Franklyn was noted as having the title of Deputy-Lieutenant for Middlesex, Also at the time of his death, Franklyn was a partner in the snuff and tobacco manufacturer Franklyn, Davey and Morgan.

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Important facts

Born
1800
Birth century
Died
1870
Occupation
Positions held
Member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Elected Mayor of Bristol
Also known as
George Woodroffe Franklyn

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped George Franklyn's

Frequently asked questions

Who was George Franklyn?

politician, died 1870

When was George Franklyn born?

George Franklyn was born in 1800.

When did George Franklyn die?

George Franklyn died in 1870.

What was George Franklyn's occupation?

George Franklyn was a politician.

What nationality was George Franklyn?

George Franklyn was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Franklyn

· Wikidata: Q26733888

· DBpedia: George Woodroffe Franklyn

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