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Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart, 7th Baronet

1826 – 1903

British politician and cricketer

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About Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart, 7th Baronet

Lived 1826 – 1903 (aged 77). Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart, 7th Baronet was a British politician and cricketer.

Colonel Sir Michael Robert Shaw-Stewart, 7th Baronet (26 November 1826 – 10 December 1903) was a British baronet and Conservative Party politician. He was said to be a staunch supporter of the Renfrewshire fox hunt.

In May 1855, he was elected at an unopposed by-election as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Renfrewshire. and was appointed High Sheriff of Wiltshire for 1883.

Personal life On 28 December 1852, he married Lady Octavia Grosvenor, sixth daughter of the 2nd Marquess of Westminster. They had five sons and four daughters, including Sir Michael Hugh Shaw-Stewart, 8th Baronet (1854–1942); Walter Richard Shaw-Stewart (1861–1934); and Helen Shaw-Stewart, who married Charles Pierrepont, 4th Earl Manvers.

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Important facts

Birth century
Positions held
Member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom, High Sheriff of Wiltshire
Also known as
Michael Shaw-Stewart

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart, 7th Baronet?

British politician and cricketer (1826-1903)

When was Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart, 7th Baronet born?

Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart, 7th Baronet was born on 26 November 1826.

When did Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart, 7th Baronet die?

Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart, 7th Baronet died on 10 December 1903.

What was Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart, 7th Baronet's occupation?

Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart, 7th Baronet was a politician and cricketer.

What nationality was Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart, 7th Baronet?

Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart, 7th Baronet was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart, 7th Baronet

· Wikidata: Q11803653

· DBpedia: Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart, 7th Baronet

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