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James Bruton

1848 – 1933

English politician

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About James Bruton

Lived 1848 – 1933 (aged 84–85). James Bruton was a politician.

Sir James Bruton (1848 – 26 February 1933) was an English politician. He was elected member of Parliament for Gloucester for the Unionist Party in 1918 and 1922.

James Bruton was born in Newent, Gloucestershire, in 1848, the son of the auctioneer Henry Bruton. He was the elder brother of Henry Bruton junior (1843–1920). He was educated at The Crypt School in Gloucester.

He was knighted in 1916.

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Important facts

Born
1848
Birth century
Occupation
Education
The Crypt School
Positions held
Member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Sir James Bruton

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped James Bruton's

Frequently asked questions

Who was James Bruton?

English politician

When was James Bruton born?

James Bruton was born in 1848.

When did James Bruton die?

James Bruton died on 26 February 1933.

What was James Bruton's occupation?

James Bruton was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Bruton

· Wikidata: Q24206429

· DBpedia: James Bruton

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