About John Astell
Lived 1806 – 1887 (aged 80). John Astell was a British politician.
John Harvey Astell (20 March 1806 – 17 January 1887) was a British Conservative politician.
Astell was first elected as a Conservative MP for Cambridge in 1852, but his term was short-lived after, upon petition, he was unseated in March 1853, when the writ for the seat was also suspended. He later became MP for Ashburton in 1859 and held the seat until 1865 when he did not seek re-election.
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Who was John Astell?
politician (1806-1887)
When was John Astell born?
John Astell was born on 20 March 1806.
When did John Astell die?
John Astell died on 17 January 1887.
What was John Astell's occupation?
John Astell was a politician.
What nationality was John Astell?
John Astell was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Astell. https://biography.guide/john-astell/
MLA: "John Astell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-astell/.
Chicago: "John Astell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-astell/.
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