About William Leslie
Lived 1814 – 1880 (aged 65). William Leslie was a British and Scottish politician.
William Leslie (16 March 1814 – 4 March 1880), was a Scottish Conservative Party politician.
Leslie was elected Conservative MP for Aberdeenshire at a by-election in 1861—caused by the succession of George Hamilton-Gordon to 5th Earl of Aberdeen—and held the seat until 1866 when he resigned.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Leslie?
politician, died 1880
When was William Leslie born?
William Leslie was born on 16 March 1814.
When did William Leslie die?
William Leslie died on 4 March 1880.
What was William Leslie's occupation?
William Leslie was a politician.
What nationality was William Leslie?
William Leslie was British and Scottish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Leslie (MP)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Leslie. https://biography.guide/william-leslie-politician/
MLA: "William Leslie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-leslie-politician/.
Chicago: "William Leslie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-leslie-politician/.
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