About Henry Wilson
Lived 1797 – 1866 (aged 68). Henry Wilson was a British politician.
Henry Wilson (27 August 1797 – 8 June 1866) was a British Liberal Party politician, and the only Liberal ever elected for the Western division of Suffolk.
At the 1835 general election he was elected to the House of Commons as one of West Suffolk's two Members of Parliament (MPs). However, he was defeated at the 1837 general election, and did not stand for Parliament again.
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Who was Henry Wilson?
British Liberal Party politician (1797-1866)
When was Henry Wilson born?
Henry Wilson was born on 27 August 1797.
When did Henry Wilson die?
Henry Wilson died on 8 June 1866.
What was Henry Wilson's occupation?
Henry Wilson was a politician.
What nationality was Henry Wilson?
Henry Wilson was British.
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· DBpedia: Henry Wilson (Suffolk politician)
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