About William Burdon
Lived 1801 – 1870 (aged 68–69). William Burdon was a British politician.
William Wharton Burdon (1803–1870) was an English Whig Member of Parliament who represented Weymouth and Melcombe Regis from 1835 to 1837.
He was the son of William Burdon, and matriculated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge in 1817. He resided at Hartford Hall, just outside Bedlington, a mansion built for his father by the architect William Stokoe.
Burdon did not marry, and his estate went to Augustus Edward de Butts, a second cousin, who took the surname Burdon.
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 William Burdon's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped William Burdon's
Frequently asked questions
Who was William Burdon?
English politician, died 1870
When was William Burdon born?
William Burdon was born in 1801.
When did William Burdon die?
William Burdon died in 1870.
What was William Burdon's occupation?
William Burdon was a politician.
What nationality was William Burdon?
William Burdon was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Burdon (MP)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Burdon. https://biography.guide/william-burdon-politician/
MLA: "William Burdon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-burdon-politician/.
Chicago: "William Burdon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-burdon-politician/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:14 UTC