About Mark Philips
Lived 1800 – 1873 (aged 73). Mark Philips was a British politician.
Mark Philips (4 November 1800 – 23 December 1873) was an English Liberal Party politician. He was one of the first pair of Members of Parliament for Manchester after the Great Reform Act.
Early life and family Mark Philips was born at Philips Park, Whitefield, Lancashire, the son of Robert Philips, a prosperous merchant and other members of his extended family were also elected to the House of Commons; all of them, as with Mark, supported the ideals of Manchesterism.
He has been described as a "radical entrepreneur" and campaigned in favour of causes promoting non-sectarianism before entering the House of Commons.
Other works Philips also played an important role in establishing England's first free public library in 1852 His portrait hangs in the Mayor's Chambers at Manchester Town Hall.
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Who was Mark Philips?
British politician; (1800-1873)
When was Mark Philips born?
Mark Philips was born on 4 November 1800 in Whitefield.
When did Mark Philips die?
Mark Philips died on 23 December 1873 in Welcombe Hotel.
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Mark Philips was a politician.
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Mark Philips was British.
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