About Henry Cole
Lived 1809 – 1890 (aged 81). Henry Cole was a British cricketer and politician.
Colonel Henry Arthur Cole (14 February 1809 – 2 July 1890 ) was an Anglo-Irish politician, cricketer and army officer.
Life Cole was the second son of John Cole, 2nd Earl of Enniskillen. He succeeded his uncle Arthur Henry Cole to be elected as a Conservative Member of Parliament for Enniskillen on 18 June 1844, resigning on 31 March 1851 through his appointment as Steward of the Chiltern Hundreds. He was appointed High Sheriff of Fermanagh for 1854.
He died in Willesden on 2 July 1890.
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Who was Henry Cole?
British politician, cricketer and army officer (1809-1890)
When was Henry Cole born?
Henry Cole was born on 14 February 1809.
When did Henry Cole die?
Henry Cole died on 2 July 1890.
What was Henry Cole's occupation?
Henry Cole was a cricketer and politician.
What nationality was Henry Cole?
Henry Cole was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Henry Cole (Conservative politician)
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