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Thomas Bethell

1867 – 1957

British politician, barrister

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Lived 1867 – 1957 (aged 90). Thomas Bethell was a British politician.

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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Education
Dallam School
Positions held
Member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Awards
Knight Bachelor
Also known as
Sir Thomas Bethell, Thomas Robert Bethell, Sir Thomas Robert Bethell

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Who was Thomas Bethell?

British politician, barrister (1867-1957)

When was Thomas Bethell born?

Thomas Bethell was born on 8 May 1867.

When did Thomas Bethell die?

Thomas Bethell died on 23 December 1957.

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Thomas Bethell was a politician.

What nationality was Thomas Bethell?

Thomas Bethell was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Bethell

· Wikidata: Q15998931

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