About John Johnson
Lived 1829 – 1896 (aged 66–67). John Johnson was a British politician.
John George Johnson (1829–1896) was an English Conservative Party politician.
He was elected Conservative MP for Exeter in 1874 but was defeated at the following election in 1880.
During 1872, he was also High Sheriff of Devon. He married Frances Grace Brinckman, daughter of Sir Theodore Brinckman, 1st Baronet.
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Who was John Johnson?
UK politician,; (1829-1896)
When was John Johnson born?
John Johnson was born in 1829.
When did John Johnson die?
John Johnson died in 1896.
What was John Johnson's occupation?
John Johnson was a politician.
What nationality was John Johnson?
John Johnson was British.
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· DBpedia: John George Johnson
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