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Miles Mattinson

1854 – 1944

British barrister and politician

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About Miles Mattinson

Lived 1854 – 1944 (aged 89). Miles Mattinson was a British politician and barrister.

Sir Miles Walker Mattinson (26 December 1854 – 29 February 1944) was an English barrister and Conservative MP for Liverpool Walton.

Mattinson was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, the son of Thomas Mattinson. In 1874, he obtained the Bacon scholarship at Gray's Inn, and the following year, the Inns of Court studentship in jurisprudence. In 1877, he won the Arden scholarship and was called to the Bar. In 1897, he took silk.

Books The law relating to corrupt and illegal practices at Parliamentary, municipal and other elections, and the practice on election petitions, with an appendix of statutes, rules and forms (1892). Publisher London : Waterlow and Sons. The law relating to corrupt practices at elections and the practice on election petitions with an appendix of statutes, rules and forms(1883). Publisher London : Waterlow. A selection of precedents of pleading under the Judicature acts in the common law divisions. With notes explanatory of the different causes of action and grounds of defence; and an introductory treatise on the present rules and principles of pleading as illustrated by the various decisions down to the present time (1878). Publisher London : Stevens and Haynes.

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Important facts

Birth century
Positions held
Member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Awards
Knight Bachelor
Also known as
Miles Walker Mattinson, Sir Miles Mattinson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Miles Mattinson?

British barrister and politician (1854-1944)

When was Miles Mattinson born?

Miles Mattinson was born on 26 December 1854 in Newcastle upon Tyne.

When did Miles Mattinson die?

Miles Mattinson died on 29 February 1944 in Westmorland.

What was Miles Mattinson's occupation?

Miles Mattinson was a politician and barrister.

What nationality was Miles Mattinson?

Miles Mattinson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Miles Mattinson

· Wikidata: Q26310983

· DBpedia: Miles Walker Mattinson

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