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Sir Robert Mowbray, 2nd Baronet

1850 – 1916

British politician

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Lived 1850 – 1916 (aged 66). Sir Robert Mowbray, 2nd Baronet was a British politician and barrister.

Sir Robert Gray Cornish Mowbray, 2nd Baronet, DL (21 May 1850 – 23 July 1916), was a British Conservative politician.

Early life Mowbray was the eldest son of the Father of the House of Commons, Sir John Mowbray, 1st Baronet, and his wife Elizabeth Grey (née Mowbray). Among his siblings were his younger brothers, Reginald Ambrose Mowbray, later the 3rd Baronet, and the Reverend Edmund George Lionel Mowbray, later the 4th Baronet.

Career He was elected to Parliament for Prestwich at the 1886 general election, and held the seat until his defeat at the 1895 general election. From 1887 til 1892 he was Parliamentary Private Secretary to George Goschen, Chancellor of the Exchequer. and held that seat until he stood down at the 1906 general election.

He was a member of the Royal Commission on Opium in India from 1893 to 1895, and a member of the Royal Commission on Indian Expenditure in 1896.

Personal life Mowbray died, unmarried, in July 1916, aged 66.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Balliol College, Oxford, Eton College
Positions held
Member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Robert Mowbray, Sir Robert Mowbray, Sir Robert Gray Cornish Mowbray, 2nd Baronet

Family & relationships

Parent
Sir John Mowbray, 1st Baronet

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir Robert Mowbray, 2nd Baronet?

British politician (1850–1916)

When was Sir Robert Mowbray, 2nd Baronet born?

Sir Robert Mowbray, 2nd Baronet was born on 21 May 1850.

When did Sir Robert Mowbray, 2nd Baronet die?

Sir Robert Mowbray, 2nd Baronet died on 23 July 1916.

What was Sir Robert Mowbray, 2nd Baronet's occupation?

Sir Robert Mowbray, 2nd Baronet was a politician and barrister.

What nationality was Sir Robert Mowbray, 2nd Baronet?

Sir Robert Mowbray, 2nd Baronet was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir Robert Mowbray, 2nd Baronet

· Wikidata: Q7528815

· DBpedia: Sir Robert Mowbray, 2nd Baronet

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