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Sir Edward Coates, 1st Baronet

1853 – 1921

British politician and stockbroker

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Lived 1853 – 1921 (aged 68). Sir Edward Coates, 1st Baronet was a British stockbroker, politician and sir Edward Coates.

Major Sir Edward Feetham Coates, 1st Baronet, DL (25 February 1853 – 14 August 1921), was a British stockbroker and politician.

Early life Sir Edward Coates was born in 1853. His father, John Coates, was a magistrate. He was educated at Marlborough College.

Career Coates was a member of the city stockbroking firm of Coates and Son.

In 1903 he was elected Conservative Party Member of Parliament (MP) for Lewisham. When that constituency was abolished in 1918 he won the new seat of Lewisham West which he held until his death. He was an alderman in Surrey County Council, being chairman of the finance committee for ten years and chairman of the council for four. He was a member of the Duke of Wellington's Regiment and was made a baronet in 1911.

Death Coates died on 14 August 1921.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Stockbroker, politician, Sir Edward Coates
Education
Marlborough College
Positions held
Member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom, 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
Also known as
Edward Feetham Coates

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir Edward Coates, 1st Baronet?

British politician and stockbroker

When was Sir Edward Coates, 1st Baronet born?

Sir Edward Coates, 1st Baronet was born on 25 February 1853.

When did Sir Edward Coates, 1st Baronet die?

Sir Edward Coates, 1st Baronet died on 14 August 1921.

What was Sir Edward Coates, 1st Baronet's occupation?

Sir Edward Coates, 1st Baronet was a stockbroker, politician and sir Edward Coates.

What nationality was Sir Edward Coates, 1st Baronet?

Sir Edward Coates, 1st Baronet was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir Edward Coates, 1st Baronet

· Wikidata: Q13529874

· DBpedia: Sir Edward Coates, 1st Baronet

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