About John Forster
Lived 1817 – 1878 (aged 60–61). John Forster was a British businessperson and politician.
John Forster (1817–1878) was a British Whig politician.
Forster was elected Whig MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed at a by-election in 1853, which was held after both his father, Matthew Forster, and the Radical MP John Stapleton were unseated due to bribery and treating during the 1852 general election.
Forster held the seat until 1857, when he did not seek re-election.
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Who was John Forster?
English businessman and politician
When was John Forster born?
John Forster was born in 1817.
When did John Forster die?
John Forster died on 7 January 1878.
What was John Forster's occupation?
John Forster was a businessperson and politician.
What nationality was John Forster?
John Forster was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Forster. https://biography.guide/john-forster-businessperson-1817/
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