About John Dixon
Lived 1785 – 1857 (aged 71–72). John Dixon was a British politician and manufacturer.
John Dixon (1785 – 1857) was a British Whig politician.
Dixon became a Whig Member of Parliament for Carlisle at the 1847 general election, but was the next year unseated due to "several acts of treating" at his election. Although he stood at the resulting by-election, he ranked third and was defeated.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Dixon?
politician, died 1857
When was John Dixon born?
John Dixon was born in 1785.
When did John Dixon die?
John Dixon died in 1857.
What was John Dixon's occupation?
John Dixon was a politician and manufacturer.
What nationality was John Dixon?
John Dixon was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Dixon (1785–1857)
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