About Walter Long
Lived 1793 – 1867 (aged 73). Walter Long was a British politician.
Walter Long JP, DL (10 October 1793 – 31 January 1867) politician.
Background Born in West Ashton in Wiltshire, he was the oldest son of Richard Godolphin Long and his wife Florentina, daughter of Sir Bourchier Wrey, 6th Baronet. Long was educated at Winchester College and then went to Christ Church, Oxford, where he graduated with a Master of Arts in 1812. Long was appointed Deputy Lieutenant for Somerset, for Montgomeryshire and for Wiltshire, representing the latter county also as Justice of the Peace. His second son was the politician Richard Penruddocke Long, who succeeded his father in Parliament and his youngest son was the soldier Lieutenant Walter Hillyar Colquhoun Long.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Walter Long's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Walter Long's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Walter Long?
British politician (1793-1867)
When was Walter Long born?
Walter Long was born on 10 October 1793.
When did Walter Long die?
Walter Long died on 31 January 1867.
What was Walter Long's occupation?
Walter Long was a politician.
What nationality was Walter Long?
Walter Long was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Walter Long (1793–1867)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Long. https://biography.guide/walter-long-politician-1793/
MLA: "Walter Long." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-long-politician-1793/.
Chicago: "Walter Long." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/walter-long-politician-1793/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:23 UTC