About George Lyall
Lived 1779 – 1853 (aged 73–74). George Lyall was a British politician, ship-owner and merchant.
George Lyall (1779 – 1 September 1853) was an English merchant and politician, Chairman of the Honourable East India Company for periods 1841–3 and 1844–6.
Life Lyall was the eldest son of John Lyall, a merchant and shipowner, and his wife Jane Comyn; Alfred Lyall and William Rowe Lyall were brothers.
He had a range of other business interests involving shipping.
He served as a Conservative member of parliament (MP) for the City of London from 1833 to 1835 and again from 1841 to 1847. He died in Park Crescent, Middlesex, present-day London. The other son, John Edwardes Lyall, became Advocate-General of Bengal. Their daughter Mary married William Forsyth QC.
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Who was George Lyall?
British politician
When was George Lyall born?
George Lyall was born in 1779 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
When did George Lyall die?
George Lyall died on 1 September 1853 in London.
What was George Lyall's occupation?
George Lyall was a politician, ship-owner and merchant.
What nationality was George Lyall?
George Lyall was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Lyall (1779–1853)
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