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Thomas William Bramston

1796 – 1871

British politician

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About Thomas William Bramston

Lived 1796 – 1871 (aged 74). Thomas William Bramston was a British politician.

T.W. (Thomas William) Bramston (30 October 1796 – 21 May 1871) was Conservative and Protectionist Member for South Essex, 1835–1865. He was a trustee of the Royal Agricultural Society of England and a noted cattle breeder at the family estate, Skreens (established by Lord Chief Justice Sir John Bramston in 1635), near Roxwell, Essex. In 1830 he married Elizabeth Harvey, daughter of Admiral Sir Eliab Harvey Nugent, commander of HMS Temeraire at the Battle of Trafalgar.

Their second son was Sir John Bramston, a Queensland politician who was a minister in the Herbert government, Attorney-General in the Palmer Ministry, later Attorney-General in Hong Kong and Assistant Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies.

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Important facts

Born
30 October 1796
Birth century
18th century
Died
21 May 1871, Eccleston Square
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Education
Winchester College, Christ Church
Positions held
Member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas William Bramston?

British politician (1796-1871)

When was Thomas William Bramston born?

Thomas William Bramston was born on 30 October 1796.

When did Thomas William Bramston die?

Thomas William Bramston died on 21 May 1871 in Eccleston Square.

What was Thomas William Bramston's occupation?

Thomas William Bramston was a politician.

What nationality was Thomas William Bramston?

Thomas William Bramston was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas William Bramston

· Wikidata: Q7795132

· DBpedia: Thomas William Bramston

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