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John Heron-Maxwell

1836 – 1899

Scottish politician

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About John Heron-Maxwell

Lived 1836 – 1899 (aged 62). John Heron-Maxwell was a British politician and cricketer.

John Maxwell Heron-Maxwell (5 September 1836 – 26 January 1899) was a Scottish Liberal Party politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1880 to 1885.

Heron-Maxwell was the son of Rev Michael Heron-Maxwell of Heron and Kirroughtree, and his wife Charlotte Frances Burgoyne, eldest daughter of Captain Frederick William Burgoyne RN. He was educated at Harrow School and joined the 1st Royal Scots Regiment, where he was a captain. He was a J.P. and deputy lieutenant for Kirkcudbrightshire and Wigtown.

At the 1880 general election Heron-Maxwell was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Kirkcudbright. He held the seat until 1885.

Heron-Maxwell was the last member of the Heron family to inherit the family seat of Kirroughtree House. In 1889 it was sold to Major Arthur Armitage and is now a hotel.

Personal life/death Heron-Maxwell married Marguerite Stancomb, daughter of William Stancomb of Blount's Court, Wiltshire in 1868. Heron-Maxwell died at the age of 62.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Harrow School
Positions held
Member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
John Heron Maxwell-Heron of Heron and Kiroughtree, John Maxwell Heron-Maxwell

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Heron-Maxwell?

Scottish politician (1836-1899)

When was John Heron-Maxwell born?

John Heron-Maxwell was born on 5 September 1836.

When did John Heron-Maxwell die?

John Heron-Maxwell died on 26 January 1899.

What was John Heron-Maxwell's occupation?

John Heron-Maxwell was a politician and cricketer.

What nationality was John Heron-Maxwell?

John Heron-Maxwell was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Heron-Maxwell

· Wikidata: Q6239069

· DBpedia: John Heron-Maxwell

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