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Gilbert Leigh

1851 – 1884

British politician

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About Gilbert Leigh

Lived 1851 – 1884 (aged 33). Gilbert Leigh was a British politician.

Gilbert Henry Chandos Leigh, DL, JP (1 September 1851 – 15 September 1884) was a British Liberal Party politician.

Background and education Leigh was the eldest son and heir apparent of William Leigh, 2nd Baron Leigh, and Lady Caroline Amelia Grosvenor, daughter of Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster. He was educated at Harrow and Magdalene College, Cambridge.

Political career Leigh entered Parliament for Warwickshire South in the 1880 general election, a seat he held until his death four years later. He also served as a Deputy Lieutenant and Justice of the Peace for Warwickshire.

Personal life Leigh died in a hunting accident on a shooting expedition in the Big Horn Mountains Wyoming, United States, in September 1884, aged 33, (his body having to be retrieved from the bottom of a canyon), predeceasing his father by 21 years. He was unmarried and childless. He left an estate of £3,718 7s. 8d. His younger brother Francis later succeeded in the barony.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Magdalene College, Harrow School
Positions held
Member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Gilbert Henry Chandos Leigh

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gilbert Leigh?

British politician (1851-1884)

When was Gilbert Leigh born?

Gilbert Leigh was born on 1 September 1851.

When did Gilbert Leigh die?

Gilbert Leigh died on 15 September 1884.

What was Gilbert Leigh's occupation?

Gilbert Leigh was a politician.

What nationality was Gilbert Leigh?

Gilbert Leigh was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gilbert Leigh

· Wikidata: Q5561063

· DBpedia: Gilbert Leigh

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