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William Hicks-Beach

1783 – 1856

British politician 1783–1856

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About William Hicks-Beach

Lived 1783 – 1856 (aged 73). William Hicks-Beach was a British politician.

William Beach (24 July 1783 – 22 November 1856), of Oakley Hall, Hampshire and Keevil, Wiltshire, was a British politician. From 1790 to 1833 he was known as William Hicks Beach.

Biography He was born William Hicks, second son of Michael Hicks of Beverston Castle and Williamstrip Park, Gloucestershire, and his wife Henrietta Maria, only daughter of William Beach of Netheravon, Wiltshire. On 23 June 1790 his father adopted the additional name and arms of Beach. Hicks Beach sat in Parliament for Malmesbury from 1812 to 1817; his father was MP for Cirencester at the same time. On 24 June 1838 Hicks Beach assumed the name of Beach only, by Royal Licence.

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Important facts

Born
24 July 1783
Birth century
18th century
Died
22 November 1856
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Education
Christ Church
Positions held
Member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
William Beach

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British politician 1783–1856

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William Hicks-Beach was born on 24 July 1783.

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William Hicks-Beach died on 22 November 1856.

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William Hicks-Beach was a politician.

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William Hicks-Beach was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Hicks-Beach

· Wikidata: Q26000763

· DBpedia: William Beach (British politician)

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