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Rowland Hunt

1858 – 1943

British politician

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About Rowland Hunt

Lived 1858 – 1943 (aged 84–85). Rowland Hunt was a British politician.

Rowland Hunt (13 March 1858 – 30 November 1943) was an English politician. The Lord of the manor of Baschurch in Shropshire,

Early life and family

Born at Market Harborough, Leicestershire, Hunt was the son of Rowland Hunt (1828-1878), of Boreatton Hall, Baschurch, Shropshire and his wife Florence Marianne, daughter of Richard B. Humfrey, of Kibworth Hall, Leicestershire, and Stoke Albany House, Northamptonshire. the Lovat Scouts during the Second Boer War, and later became a Major in the City of London Yeomanry and later Master of Foxhounds of the Wheatland Hunt in Shropshire. Hunt married Georgina Veronica Davidson, daughter of Colonel Duncan Davidson of Tulloch Castle in Dingwall. They had two sons and one daughter.

Hunt was also antisemitic, believing a Jewish plutocracy was secretly conspiring to subvert political life.

In local government, Hunt was one of the founder members of Shropshire County Council in 1889. He was appointed a Justice of the Peace in 1880 and Deputy-Lieutenant in 1931 for the county of Shropshire.

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Important facts

Born
1858
Birth century
Occupation
Education
Eton College, Magdalene College
Positions held
Member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom

People in Rowland Hunt's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rowland Hunt?

British politician (1858-1943)

When was Rowland Hunt born?

Rowland Hunt was born in 1858.

When did Rowland Hunt die?

Rowland Hunt died on 30 November 1943.

What was Rowland Hunt's occupation?

Rowland Hunt was a politician.

What nationality was Rowland Hunt?

Rowland Hunt was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rowland Hunt

· Wikidata: Q19560787

· DBpedia: Rowland Hunt

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