Sir Richard Stapley
British businessman, philanthropist and Liberal Party politician
About Sir Richard Stapley
Lived 1842 – 1920 (aged 77). Sir Richard Stapley was a politician.
Sir Richard Stapley (23 October 1842 – 20 May 1920) was a British businessman, philanthropist and Liberal Party politician.
Background Stapley was born the son of Robert Stapley, of Twineham, Sussex. In 1866, he married Annie Jenner. He was knighted in 1908. In 1919 he founded the Sir Richard Stapley Educational Trust.
Political career Stapley was Liberal candidate for the Brixton division of Lambeth at the 1892 General Election. He was Liberal candidate for the Holborn division of Finsbury at the January 1910 General Election. He did not stand for parliament again. He was also a Justice of the Peace and a Member of Council of the City of London.
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Who was Sir Richard Stapley?
British businessman, philanthropist and Liberal Party politician
When was Sir Richard Stapley born?
Sir Richard Stapley was born on 23 October 1842.
When did Sir Richard Stapley die?
Sir Richard Stapley died on 20 May 1920.
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Sir Richard Stapley was a politician.
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