About Robert Norton
Lived 1838 – 1926 (aged 87). Robert Norton was a British politician.
Robert Norton (11 October 1838 – 7 June 1926) was an English Conservative politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1885 to 1892.
Norton was the son of William Norton of Burcott House, Northamptonshire. He was educated privately and was called to the bar at Middle Temple in 1865. He was a Clerk in the War Office.
Norton was elected Member of Parliament for Tunbridge in 1885. He held the seat until he stood down in 1892
Norton lived at Downs House, Yalding, Maidstone and died at the age of 87
Norton married Amelia Harriet Duncombe Shafto (daughter of John Duncombe Shafto) on 28 Dec 1867 at St. Leonard, St.Leonards-on-Sea, Sussex. She died 26 Jan 1900.
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Who was Robert Norton?
English Conservative politician (1838–1926)
When was Robert Norton born?
Robert Norton was born on 11 October 1838.
When did Robert Norton die?
Robert Norton died on 7 June 1926.
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Robert Norton was a politician.
What nationality was Robert Norton?
Robert Norton was British.
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· DBpedia: Robert Norton (British politician)
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