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Sir Robert Williams, 1st Baronet

1848 – 1943

British politician

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About Sir Robert Williams, 1st Baronet

Lived 1848 – 1943 (aged 94). Sir Robert Williams, 1st Baronet was a British politician.

Sir Robert Williams, 1st Baronet JP (15 June 1848 – 15 April 1943) was a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom. He was elected as member of parliament (MP) for West Dorset at a by-election in May 1895, and held the seat until he stepped down from the House of Commons at the 1922 general election.

He was made a baronet, in 1915, of Bridehead in the county of Dorset.

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Important facts

Born

15 June 1848

Birth century

19th century

Died

15 April 1943

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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

Robert Williams, Sir Robert Williams, 1st Baronet, of Bridehead, 1st Bt., Bridehead

People in Sir Robert Williams, 1st Baronet's life

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Robert Williams

b. 1940

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir Robert Williams, 1st Baronet?

British politician (1848-1943)

When was Sir Robert Williams, 1st Baronet born?

Sir Robert Williams, 1st Baronet was born on 15 June 1848.

When did Sir Robert Williams, 1st Baronet die?

Sir Robert Williams, 1st Baronet died on 15 April 1943.

What was Sir Robert Williams, 1st Baronet's occupation?

Sir Robert Williams, 1st Baronet was a politician.

What nationality was Sir Robert Williams, 1st Baronet?

Sir Robert Williams, 1st Baronet was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir Robert Williams, 1st Baronet

· Wikidata: Q7528866

· DBpedia: Sir Robert Williams, 1st Baronet, of Bridehead

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