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James Price William Gwynne-Holford

1833 – 1916

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Lived 1833 – 1916 (aged 82). James Price William Gwynne-Holford was a British politician.

James Price William Gwynne-Holford (25 November 1833 – 6 February 1916) was a British Conservative politician.

Gwynne-Holford was elected MP for Brecon at a by-election in 1870, and held the seat until 1880.

Personal life Gwynne-Holford was born in Llansantffraed, Brecon, son of Colonel James Price Gwynne-Holford, Buckland Hall and his wife, Anna Maria Eleanor, daughter of Roderick Gwynne, Glebran. The father died in 1846.

He married Eleanor Gordon-Canning in 1891 at St James's Church, Hanover Square, London. They had one daughter.

He was educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford. After a short military career he retired to his country estates at Cilgwyn and Buckland, and took an active part in the public life of Brecknockshire.

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Important facts

Born
25 November 1833, Llansantffraed
Birth century
19th century
Died
6 February 1916
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Great Britain
Education
Christ Church, Eton College
Positions held
Member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom, High Sheriff of Brecknockshire
Also known as
James Gwynne-Holford

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Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Price William Gwynne-Holford

· Wikidata: Q26289884

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