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Ralph Benson

1773 – 1845

British MP, died 1845

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About Ralph Benson

Lived 1773 – 1845 (aged 71–72). Ralph Benson was a British politician and merchant.

Ralph Benson (1773 – 23 October 1845) was a British politician.

Biography Benson was one the first mixed-race Members of Parliament of the Parliament of Great Britain. His father Moses Benson was a British West Indies merchant who was involved in the Liverpool slave trade. She was classified as mulatto and was the mother of Moses Bensons four children. He sat for the constituency of Stafford.

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Important facts

Born
1773
Birth century
Positions held
Member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ralph Benson?

British MP, died 1845

When was Ralph Benson born?

Ralph Benson was born in 1773.

When did Ralph Benson die?

Ralph Benson died on 23 October 1845.

What was Ralph Benson's occupation?

Ralph Benson was a politician and merchant.

What nationality was Ralph Benson?

Ralph Benson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ralph Benson

· Wikidata: Q24192726

· DBpedia: Ralph Benson (politician)

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