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John Garnier

1839 – 1926

British politician

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About John Garnier

Lived 1839 – 1926 (aged 87). John Garnier was a British cricketer and politician.

John Carpenter Garnier (born Carpenter, 28 February 1839 – 5 October 1926) was an English Conservative politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1873 to 1884.

Biography Carpenter Garnier was the son of John Carpenter of Mount Tavy, Tavistock, Devon, and his wife, Lucy Garnier, daughter of Rev. William Garnier and Lady Harriet North (daughter of 5th Earl of Guilford).

Carpentier Garnier stood for parliament unsuccessfully at South Hampshire in 1868. In 1873, he was elected member of parliament for South Devon. He held the seat until 1884.

In his younger years he was a first-class cricketer, playing one match each for the Marylebone Cricket Club and Oxford University.

He married Hon. Mary Louisa Trefusis, daughter of Charles Trefusis, 19th Baron Clinton. Their eldest son, John Trefusis Carpentier-Garnier, was killed in action in 1914 in the First World War. His third son was Bishop Mark Carpenter-Garnier.

Carpenter-Garnier died at the age of 87 at Fareham.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Christ Church, Harrow School
Positions held
Member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom, High Sheriff of Hampshire
Also known as
John Carpenter Garnier

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Garnier?

British politician (1839-1926)

When was John Garnier born?

John Garnier was born on 28 February 1839.

When did John Garnier die?

John Garnier died on 5 October 1926.

What was John Garnier's occupation?

John Garnier was a cricketer and politician.

What nationality was John Garnier?

John Garnier was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Garnier

· Wikidata: Q6225256

· DBpedia: John Carpenter Garnier

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