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Granville Ryder

1833 – 1901

British politician

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About Granville Ryder

Lived 1833 – 1901 (aged 67). Granville Ryder was a British politician and barrister.

Granville Richard Ryder (22 September 1833 – 3 August 1901) was a British Conservative Party politician.

Ryder was the second son of the Hon. Granville Ryder, second son of Dudley Ryder, 1st Earl of Harrowby. His mother was Lady Georgiana Augusta, daughter of Henry Somerset, 6th Duke of Beaufort. He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford, where he matriculated in 1851. He was elected at the 1874 general election as Member of Parliament (MP) for Salisbury, having unsuccessfully contested the seat at a by-election in 1869. He retired from the House of Commons at the 1880 general election. He died in August 1901, aged 67. His wife survived him by only two months and died in October 1901.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Christ Church
Positions held
Member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Granville Richard Ryder

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Granville Ryder?

British politician (1833-1901)

When was Granville Ryder born?

Granville Ryder was born on 22 September 1833.

When did Granville Ryder die?

Granville Ryder died on 3 August 1901.

What was Granville Ryder's occupation?

Granville Ryder was a politician and barrister.

What nationality was Granville Ryder?

Granville Ryder was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Granville Ryder

· Wikidata: Q5596940

· DBpedia: Granville Ryder (1833–1901)

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