About John Fergus
Lived 1796 – 1865 (aged 68–69). John Fergus was a British politician.
John Fergus ( – 23 January 1865) was a British Whig politician.
Fergus was first elected Whig MP for Kirkcaldy Burghs at the 1835 general election and held the seat until 1837 when he did not seek re-election. He returned to parliament as an MP for Fife in 1847, holding the seat until 1859, when he retired.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Fergus?
politician, died 1865 (1796–1865)
When was John Fergus born?
John Fergus was born in 1796.
When did John Fergus die?
John Fergus died on 23 January 1865.
What was John Fergus's occupation?
John Fergus was a politician.
What nationality was John Fergus?
John Fergus was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Fergus (politician)
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