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William George Mount

1824 – 1906

British landowner and Conservative politician

Politician Large estate owner
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Lived 1824 – 1906 (aged 81). William George Mount was a British politician and large estate owner.

William George Mount DL (18 July 1824 – 14 January 1906) was a British landowner, Conservative politician, and the first Member of Parliament for the Newbury constituency.

He was educated at Eton College and Balliol College, Oxford.

The son of William Mount, of Wasing Place, Berkshire, he became a Magistrate in 1851, and High Sheriff in 1877. He was narrowly elected in the general election of 1885, beating his Liberal opponent by 202 votes. He was chairman of Quarter Sessions from 1887 to 1902, and was the first Chairman of Berkshire County Council from 1889 to 1906.

He served as MP for Newbury for 15 years until standing down at the 1900 general election.

He was the father of Sir William Mount, 1st Baronet, brother-in-law of Richard Fellowes Benyon, MP, of Englefield and great-great grandfather to David Cameron, who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Eton College, Balliol College
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

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William George Mount?

British landowner and Conservative politician (1824-1906)

When was William George Mount born?

William George Mount was born on 18 July 1824.

When did William George Mount die?

William George Mount died on 14 January 1906.

What was William George Mount's occupation?

William George Mount was a politician and large estate owner.

What nationality was William George Mount?

William George Mount was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William George Mount

· Wikidata: Q11800502

· DBpedia: William George Mount

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