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John Stanhope Arkwright

1872 – 1954

British politician

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Lived 1872 – 1954 (aged 82). John Stanhope Arkwright was a British politician.

Sir John Stanhope Arkwright (10 July 1872 – 19 September 1954) was a British Conservative Party politician.

Family life Born in London, he was the great-great-grandson of the cotton-spinning industrialist Sir Richard Arkwright and the son of John Hungerford Arkwright. His uncle, Richard Arkwright, was member of parliament (MP) for Leominster. In 1910, he sold his family home, Hampton Court, near Leominster and purchased Kinsham Court.

Career At the 1900 general election he was elected as MP for Hereford, a position he served in until his resignation in 1912. In April 1902 he was appointed private secretary (unpaid) to Gerald Balfour, President of the Board of Trade.

He was the author of the hymn 'O Valiant Hearts' written to honour the war dead of World War I.

In the 1934 New Years Honours List he was knighted and in the same year was made an Honorary Freeman of the City of Hereford.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Positions held
Member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Awards
Knight Bachelor
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Sir John Stanhope Arkwright

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Stanhope Arkwright?

British politician (1872-1954)

When was John Stanhope Arkwright born?

John Stanhope Arkwright was born on 10 July 1872 in London.

When did John Stanhope Arkwright die?

John Stanhope Arkwright died on 19 September 1954.

What was John Stanhope Arkwright's occupation?

John Stanhope Arkwright was a politician.

What nationality was John Stanhope Arkwright?

John Stanhope Arkwright was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Stanhope Arkwright

· Wikidata: Q6258828

· DBpedia: John Arkwright (politician)

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