About John Colville
Lived 1852 – 1901 (aged 49). John Colville was a British politician.
John Colville JP (Glasgow 3 July 1852 – Motherwell 22 August 1901) was a Scottish businessman and Liberal politician.
Colville was born in Glasgow in 1852, and educated at Hamilton and Gartsherrie Academies. He was head of the firm of David Colville & Sons at Motherwell, iron and steel manufacturers.
He was elected Provost of Motherwell in 1888, a position he held until 1895, and served as Commissioner of Supply, a justice of the peace and a county councillor of Lanarkshire. He was also president of Lanarkshire Christian Union.
His son John Colville was also a Member of Parliament, and Secretary of State for Scotland. He was created Baron Clydesmuir in 1948.
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Who was John Colville?
Scottish politician (1852-1901)
When was John Colville born?
John Colville was born on 3 July 1852.
When did John Colville die?
John Colville died on 22 August 1901.
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John Colville was a politician.
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John Colville was British.
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· DBpedia: John Colville (Liberal politician)
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