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George Moffatt

1817 – 1878

British politician

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About George Moffatt

Lived 1817 – 1878 (aged 60–61). George Moffatt was a British politician.

George Moffatt (11 May 1806 – 20 February 1878) was a British Liberal Party politician.

He was the son of William And Alice Moffatt.

Political career He unsuccessfully attempted to enter the Commons at a by-election in Ipswich in 1842. He was Member of Parliament (MP) for Dartmouth 1845–52, Ashburton 1852–59, Honiton 1860–65, and Southampton 1865–68. He was also the owner of Goodrich Court, a neo-gothic castle in Herefordshire. Marriage and family

In 1856, he married Lucy Morrison (1825-1876), daughter of MP James Morrison They had four children: Alice Lucy Moffatt (1858-1922 Harold Charles Moffatt (1859-1945) Ethel Gwendoline Moffatt (1861-1952), Wife of MP Howard Vincent Hilda Eva Moffatt (1862-1947); married in 1884 Colonel Hon. George Hugh Gough (1852–1900), a British Army officer and younger son of George Gough, 2nd Viscount Gough.

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Important facts

Born
1817
Birth century
Occupation
Positions held
Member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom, 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

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Moffatt?

British politician (1817-1878)

When was George Moffatt born?

George Moffatt was born in 1817.

When did George Moffatt die?

George Moffatt died on 20 February 1878.

What was George Moffatt's occupation?

George Moffatt was a politician.

What nationality was George Moffatt?

George Moffatt was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Moffatt

· Wikidata: Q5542536

· DBpedia: George Moffatt (English politician)

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