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James Sidebottom

1824 – 1871

British politician

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Lived 1824 – 1871 (aged 46–47). James Sidebottom was a British politician.

James Sidebottom (June 1824 – 14 February 1871) was a British businessman and Conservative Party politician.

He was the youngest son of Edward Sidebottom, and was born at "The Hydes", Stalybridge, Cheshire. The Sidebottoms were a prominent family in the town, both in business and administrative matters. James attended Manchester Grammar School before becoming a member of the family cotton manufacturing firm of Edward Sidebottom and Sons.

Sidebottom entered the local government of Stalybridge as a member of the police commissioners. When the town was incorporated as a municipal borough in 1857, he was elected as one of the corporation's first aldermen. In 1864 he was chosen as mayor of the borough, and held the office for three years in succession. As mayor he laid the foundation stone of the Victoria Market Hall in 1868.

In 1868 Stalybridge was enfranchised as a parliamentary borough, returning one Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons. Sidebottom was nominated as the Conservative candidate, and was elected as the town's first MP.

He became ill in 1870, and died at his residence "Acre Banks", Stalybridge, in February 1871, aged 46.

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1824
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Member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom

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British politician

When was James Sidebottom born?

James Sidebottom was born in 1824.

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James Sidebottom died on 14 February 1871.

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James Sidebottom was a politician.

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James Sidebottom was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Sidebottom

· Wikidata: Q6143153

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