About John Williams
John Williams was a British politician.
John Williams (died 29 November 1855) was an English Liberal Party politician.
He was elected at the 1847 general election as one of the two Members of Parliament (MPs) for the borough of Macclesfield in Cheshire, but was defeated at the 1852 general election by the Conservative Party candidate Edward Egerton.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Williams?
Macclesfield MP
When did John Williams die?
John Williams died on 29 November 1855.
What was John Williams's occupation?
John Williams was a politician.
What nationality was John Williams?
John Williams was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Williams (Macclesfield MP)
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