About Stanley Vickers
Lived 1837 – 1872 (aged 34). Stanley Vickers was a British politician.
Stanley Vickers (31 October 1837 – 24 February 1872) was an English distiller and Conservative Party politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1868 to 1872.
Early life and career Vickers was the son of John Vickers of Hill House, Streatham Common, and Southwark. He was educated at King's College School. and became a distiller and merchant. He was managing partner and half proprietor of J. and J. Vickers and Co. distillery. He was captain commanding the 5th Kent Artillery Volunteers and was a member of the committee in favour of the Reduction of the Duty on Fire Insurance.
At the 1868 general election Vickers was elected as the member of parliament (MP) for Wallingford. He held the seat until his death aged 34 in 1872.
Personal life Vickers married Mary Ianthe Dunbar, daughter of William Dunbar, merchant of Aberdeen and London.
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Who was Stanley Vickers?
British politician (1837-1872)
When was Stanley Vickers born?
Stanley Vickers was born on 31 October 1837.
When did Stanley Vickers die?
Stanley Vickers died on 24 February 1872.
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Stanley Vickers was a politician.
What nationality was Stanley Vickers?
Stanley Vickers was British.
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· DBpedia: Stanley Vickers (MP)
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