About Norman Lamont
Lived 1780 – 1834 (aged 53–54). Norman Lamont was a politician.
Norman Lamont (1780 – 27 April 1834) was a Scottish politician and Army officer.
Born at Monidrain, in Argyllshire, Norman was the second son of Lord John Lamont. He became a Major in the 91st (Argyllshire Highlanders) Regiment of Foot, serving in the Battle of Waterloo. At the 1832 UK general election, he stood for the Whigs in Wells, winning the seat. In Parliament, he argued for the immediate abolition of slavery. He resigned in April 1834, by taking the Chiltern Hundreds, and died later in the month.
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Who was Norman Lamont?
British Army officer and MP (active 1833)
When was Norman Lamont born?
Norman Lamont was born in 1780.
When did Norman Lamont die?
Norman Lamont died on 27 April 1834.
What was Norman Lamont's occupation?
Norman Lamont was a politician.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Norman Lamont (MP for Wells)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Norman Lamont. https://biography.guide/norman-lamont-politician/
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