About John Slagg
Lived 1841 – 1889 (aged 47–48). John Slagg was a British politician.
John Slagg (junior) (24 Oct 1837 – 7 May 1889) was a British businessman and Liberal politician. He was elected to membership of the Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society on 25 January 1859
He was the eldest son of John Slagg, a justice of the peace at Manchester, and his wife Jane née Crighton. John Slagg senior was a commission agent and merchant in the city. His friend, Anti Corn Law campaigner Richard Cobden was his son's godfather.
Slagg followed his father into business, and became president of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce. He made his home at Hopefield, Pendleton.
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British politician
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John Slagg died on 7 May 1889.
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