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Henry Samuelson

1845 – 1937

British politician

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About Henry Samuelson

Lived 1845 – 1937 (aged 91). Henry Samuelson was a British politician.

Sir Henry Bernhard Samuelson, 2nd Baronet JP KGStJ (30 September 1845 – 14 March 1937) was an English Liberal Party politician who sat in the House of Commons in two periods between 1868 and 1885.

Early life Samuelson was the son of Sir Bernhard Samuelson, 1st Baronet and his wife Caroline Blundell. After his mother's death, his father married Lelia Mathilda ( Serena) Denny, daughter of Chevalier Leon Serena and the widow of William Denny of Dumbarton. Among his siblings were Francis Arthur Edward Samuelson, Godfrey Blundell Samuelson, MP for Forest of Dean, and Sir Herbert Walter Samuelson, chairman and treasurer of University College Hospital.

He was educated at Rugby School and Trinity College, Oxford.

At the 1868 general election Samuelson was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Cheltenham. He held the seat until his defeat at the 1874 general election. and held that seat until the 1885 general election,

Samuelson succeeded to the baronetcy on the death of his father in 1905.

Personal life Samuelson married Emily Maria ( Goodden) Butler, daughter of John Goodden of Compton House, in Over Compton, Dorset. Emily was the widow of Arthur Paulet Butler (a grandson of James Butler, 13th/23rd Baron Dunboyne).

He died at the age of 91. As he died without male issue, he was succeeded in the baronetcy by his younger brother, Francis.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Trinity College, Rugby School, Trinity College, Oxford
Positions held
Member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Awards
Knight of Grace of the Order of Saint John; Knight of the Legion of Honour
Also known as
Sir Henry Bernard Samuelson, 2nd Bt.

Family & relationships

Parent
Sir Bernhard Samuelson, 1st Baronet

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Samuelson?

British politician (1845-1937)

When was Henry Samuelson born?

Henry Samuelson was born on 30 September 1845 in Kingston upon Hull.

When did Henry Samuelson die?

Henry Samuelson died on 14 March 1937.

What was Henry Samuelson's occupation?

Henry Samuelson was a politician.

What nationality was Henry Samuelson?

Henry Samuelson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Samuelson

· Wikidata: Q5727972

· DBpedia: Henry Samuelson

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