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William Brocklehurst Brocklehurst

1851 – 1929

British politician

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Lived 1851 – 1929 (aged 78). William Brocklehurst Brocklehurst was a British politician and businessperson.

Lieutenant-Colonel William Brocklehurst Brocklehurst (18 May 1851 – 27 June 1929) was a businessman and Liberal Party politician from Macclesfield in Cheshire. He sat in the House of Commons from 1906 to 1918.

The son of William Coare Brocklehurst MP, he was educated at Cheltenham College and at Magdalen College, Oxford. He became a senior partner in the family's silk manufacturing business, Brocklehurst and Son, and a justice of the peace for Cheshire. to win the seat previously held by his father. He was re-elected in January 1910 and December 1910, and stood down from Parliament at the 1918 general election.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Magdalen College, Cheltenham College
Positions held
Member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Brocklehurst Brocklehurst?

British politician (1851-1929)

When was William Brocklehurst Brocklehurst born?

William Brocklehurst Brocklehurst was born on 18 May 1851.

When did William Brocklehurst Brocklehurst die?

William Brocklehurst Brocklehurst died on 27 June 1929.

What was William Brocklehurst Brocklehurst's occupation?

William Brocklehurst Brocklehurst was a politician and businessperson.

What nationality was William Brocklehurst Brocklehurst?

William Brocklehurst Brocklehurst was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Brocklehurst Brocklehurst

· Wikidata: Q8005960

· DBpedia: William Brocklehurst (politician, born 1851)

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