About John Renton
Lived 1814 – 1856 (aged 41). John Renton was a British politician.
John Campbell-Renton (22 April 1814 – 25 February 1856) was a British Conservative politician.
The son of Robert Campbell and Susanna (née Renton), Campbell-Renton was elected Conservative MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed at the 1847 general election but lost the seat at the next election in 1852. He attempted to regain the seat at a by-election in 1853—caused by the 1852 election being declared void on account of bribery—but was unsuccessful.
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Who was John Renton?
politician
When was John Renton born?
John Renton was born on 22 April 1814.
When did John Renton die?
John Renton died on 25 February 1856.
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John Renton was a politician.
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John Renton was British.
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