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Henry Green

1838 – 1900

English shipowner and Liberal politician

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About Henry Green

Lived 1838 – 1900 (aged 61–62). Henry Green was a British politician.

Henry Green (1838 – 7 June 1900) was an English shipowner and Liberal politician.

Life Green was born at Blackwall, London, the son of Henry Green of Blackwall and Walthamstow. He was educated at Cheam School and at Bonn University. He became a senior partner in the London shipowning firm of R & H Green, and a director of the East and West India Dock Company. He was president of the Chamber of Shipping and in 1884 was appointed to a royal commission to enquire into the loss of life and property at sea. Green was also J.P. for Middlesex.

In the 1885 general election, Green was elected Member of Parliament for Poplar but he stood down in the 1886 general election.

Green married Frances Gisborne Lewin who was born in India. He lived at The Cherry Orchard, Old Charlton, Kent until his death on 7 June 1900 at the age of 61.

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Important facts

Born
1838, Blackwall
Birth century
Occupation
Education
University of Bonn, Cheam School
Positions held
Member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Green?

English shipowner and Liberal politician

When was Henry Green born?

Henry Green was born in 1838 in Blackwall.

When did Henry Green die?

Henry Green died on 7 June 1900 in Charlton.

What was Henry Green's occupation?

Henry Green was a politician.

What nationality was Henry Green?

Henry Green was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Green

· Wikidata: Q16030281

· DBpedia: Henry Green (MP for Poplar)

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