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George Pollard

1864 – 1937

British politician

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About George Pollard

Lived 1864 – 1937 (aged 72). George Pollard was a British politician.

Sir George Herbert Pollard (20 October 1864 – 27 August 1937) was a British physician, barrister and Liberal politician.

He was the son of James Pollard of Southport, Lancashire.

Pollard was educated at Oxford and Edinburgh Universities. He received a Bachelor of Medicine degree from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1886, and was the first prizeman in Public Health.

In 1888 he married Charlotte Elizabeth Butterworth. He was called to the bar at the Inner Temple in 1893, and was elected mayor of the Borough of Southport in 1897. In 1906 he was elected MP for Eccles, and held the seat until the 1918 general election.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
University of Edinburgh
Positions held
Member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
George Herbert Pollard

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Pollard?

British politician (1864-1937)

When was George Pollard born?

George Pollard was born on 20 October 1864.

When did George Pollard die?

George Pollard died on 27 August 1937.

What was George Pollard's occupation?

George Pollard was a politician.

What nationality was George Pollard?

George Pollard was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Pollard

· Wikidata: Q5543477

· DBpedia: George Pollard (politician)

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