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William Ambrose

1832 – 1908

British politician

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About William Ambrose

Lived 1832 – 1908 (aged 75). William Ambrose was a British politician, judge and barrister.

William Ambrose KC (22 April 1832 – 18 January 1908) was an English judge and Conservative Party politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1885 to 1899.

Life and career Ambrose was born at Chester, the son of Richard and Mary Ambrose. He was called to the bar at Lincoln's Inn in 1859 and migrated to Middle Temple in 1869. In 1874, he became a Queen's Counsel and in 1881 a bencher. At the 1885 general election he was elected as Conservative MP for Harrow. He held the seat until 1899 when he resigned on being appointed a Master in Lunacy. Ambrose's home as at 1909, per his probate, re-sworn at the sum of £25,315 (rounded) was still that large house "Westover" which enjoyed postally and so often considered Hampstead, but not in the County of London, rather a true part of Middlesex run by Middlesex County Council of which he was a longer-term representative, an alderman.

Death

He is buried on the western side of Highgate Cemetery with his wife and her parents.

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Important facts

Birth century
Positions held
Member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Ambrose's

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Ambrose?

British politician

When was William Ambrose born?

William Ambrose was born on 22 April 1832.

When did William Ambrose die?

William Ambrose died on 18 January 1908.

What was William Ambrose's occupation?

William Ambrose was a politician, judge and barrister.

What nationality was William Ambrose?

William Ambrose was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Ambrose

· Wikidata: Q8004398

· DBpedia: William Ambrose (politician)

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