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Robert Hunter Craig

1839 – 1913

Liberal Party politician in Scotland

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About Robert Hunter Craig

Lived 1839 – 1913 (aged 73–74). Robert Hunter Craig was a British politician.

Robert Hunter Craig (1839 – 12 August 1913) was a Liberal Party politician in Scotland.

He was elected to the House of Commons as member of parliament (MP) for Glasgow Govan at the 1900 general election, but did not stand again at the 1906 general election.

Life He was born in Partick, the son of James Craig and Margaret Brown. He was educated at Partick Academy then Glasgow Academy.

In 1873 he founded R. Hunter Craig & Co, agents to flour millers, at 67 Hope Street in Glasgow city centre, later expanding to Liverpool and London. Hunter Craig then lived at Falkland Bank on Partick Hill.

He was Director of the Scottish Temperance Life Assurance Company, President of the Glasgow Mizpah Band and Director of the Glasgow Limited Evangelical Society.

By 1911 his company was described as R Hunter Craig & Co Ltd, Continental, American and Colonial Flour and Produce Importers, based at Atlantic Chambers 45 Hope Street in Glasgow, with further offices in Edinburgh, Leith, London, Liverpool, Belfast, Dublin and Cork. Hunter Craig was then living at Knock Castle, Largs.

He is buried in Craigton Cemetery in Glasgow. The grave lies on the north slope of the southern section.

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1839, Partick
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Member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Hunter Craig?

Liberal Party politician in Scotland

When was Robert Hunter Craig born?

Robert Hunter Craig was born in 1839 in Partick.

When did Robert Hunter Craig die?

Robert Hunter Craig died on 12 August 1913.

What was Robert Hunter Craig's occupation?

Robert Hunter Craig was a politician.

What nationality was Robert Hunter Craig?

Robert Hunter Craig was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Hunter Craig

· Wikidata: Q7345721

· DBpedia: Robert Hunter Craig

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