Thomas Bethell

Sir Thomas Robert Bethell (8 May 1867 – 23 December 1957) was a British barrister and Liberal Party politician. He was Liberal MP for Maldon, Essex from 1906–10.

Background Bethell was born in Grange-over-Sands, Lancashire, the son of George Bethell of South Woodford and Frances Tipper. He was educated at Heversham Grammar School, Cumberland and King's College London. He settled in his native South Woodford, before moving to Kensington. He was knighted in 1914. He married Edith Lillie Tabor in 1925. Edith Lillie, Lady Bethell died 8 November 1957.

Political career Bethell was Liberal candidate for the Maldon division of Essex at the 1906 General Election. The Liberals had not won Maldon since 1892. He gained the seat from the Conservatives as part of the national tide running in the Liberal favour. In parliament he was a member of the Select committee on the Rural Housing Bill.

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