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George Houston

1810 – 1843

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About George Houston

Lived 1810 – 1843 (aged 32–33). George Houston was a British politician.

George Houston (31 July 1810 – 14 September 1843) was a Scottish politician.

Houston lived at Johnstone Castle. He stood at the 1835 UK general election in Renfrewshire for the Conservative Party, but was not elected. He next stood in the 1837 Renfrewshire by-election, at which he easily won the seat, and he held it at the 1837 UK general election. In Parliament, he supported Protestant supremacy. He stood down at the 1841 UK general election.

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Important facts

Born
1810
Birth century
Died
1843
Occupation
Positions held
Member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
George Houstoun

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped George Houston's

Frequently asked questions

Who was George Houston?

politician

When was George Houston born?

George Houston was born in 1810.

When did George Houston die?

George Houston died in 1843.

What was George Houston's occupation?

George Houston was a politician.

What nationality was George Houston?

George Houston was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Houston

· Wikidata: Q26256171

· DBpedia: George Houstoun

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