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Sir Matthew White Ridley, 4th Baronet

1807 – 1877

British politician

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About Sir Matthew White Ridley, 4th Baronet

Lived 1807 – 1877 (aged 70). Sir Matthew White Ridley, 4th Baronet was a British politician.

Sir Matthew White Ridley, 4th Baronet (9 September 1807 – 25 September 1877) was a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom.

He was appointed High Sheriff of Northumberland for 1841 and then served as member of parliament (MP) for Northumberland North from 1859 to 1868.

He inherited the baronetcy on the death in 1836 of his father Matthew, and was in turn succeeded by his son Matthew, who was later ennobled as Viscount Ridley.

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Important facts

Born

9 September 1807

Birth century

19th century

Died

25 September 1877

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Positions held

Member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom, High Sheriff of Northumberland

Also known as

Matthew White Ridley

People in Sir Matthew White Ridley, 4th Baronet's life

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Matthew White

1766 – 1840

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Contemporaries

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Joseph Fourier

1768 – 1830

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Alexander von Humboldt

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1777 – 1851

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir Matthew White Ridley, 4th Baronet?

British politician

When was Sir Matthew White Ridley, 4th Baronet born?

Sir Matthew White Ridley, 4th Baronet was born on 9 September 1807.

When did Sir Matthew White Ridley, 4th Baronet die?

Sir Matthew White Ridley, 4th Baronet died on 25 September 1877.

What was Sir Matthew White Ridley, 4th Baronet's occupation?

Sir Matthew White Ridley, 4th Baronet was a politician.

What nationality was Sir Matthew White Ridley, 4th Baronet?

Sir Matthew White Ridley, 4th Baronet was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir Matthew White Ridley, 4th Baronet

· Wikidata: Q11802686

· DBpedia: Sir Matthew White Ridley, 4th Baronet

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