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Herbert Mercer

1862 – 1944

British army officer and member of parliament

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About Herbert Mercer

Lived 1862 – 1944 (aged 82). Herbert Mercer was a British politician.

Colonel Herbert Mercer (4 January 1862 – 8 February 1944) was a British Army officer and a Conservative politician and member of parliament in the 1920s.

Early life Mercer was born on 7 January 1862 in Boxley, Kent, the son of Richard Mercer, a banker. He was educated at Harrow School and entered Trinity College, Cambridge in 1880.

Military career Mercer was commissioned in April 1881 as a second lieutenant in the Duke of Edinburgh's Own Edinburgh militia. In January 1884 he was appointed as a lieutenant in the 3rd Dragoon Guards. Later as a major he served in the Boer War. During the First World War he commanded the 3rd Reserve Regiment.

Parliamentary politics Mercer was returned as the member of parliament for the Sudbury Division of Suffolk for the 1922 general election. He lost the seat in the 1923 election to Liberal politician John Frederick Loverseed.

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Trinity College
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Member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Herbert Mercer?

British army officer and member of parliament (1862-1944)

When was Herbert Mercer born?

Herbert Mercer was born on 7 January 1862 in Boxley.

When did Herbert Mercer die?

Herbert Mercer died on 8 February 1944 in Sussex.

What was Herbert Mercer's occupation?

Herbert Mercer was a politician.

What nationality was Herbert Mercer?

Herbert Mercer was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Herbert Mercer

· Wikidata: Q5735078

· DBpedia: Herbert Mercer

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