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William Pritchard Morgan

1844 – 1924

British politician

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About William Pritchard Morgan

Lived 1844 – 1924 (aged 79–80). William Pritchard Morgan was a British lawyer and politician.

William Pritchard-Morgan (c. 1844 – 5 July 1924) was a Welsh solicitor, mine owner, and company promoter. He acquired the gold mine at Gwynfynydd in 1887, earning the name "Welsh gold king". He was also actively publicised as an investor in Sichuan, China.

He was born in Newport, Monmouthshire, the son of a clergyman. In early life he was a solicitor in Queensland, Australia, having been articled at Ipswich and Maryborough. He then speculated in mining shares.

He was a Liberal Member of Parliament (MP) for Merthyr Tydfil, from 1888 to 1900, when he was defeated, losing his seat to Keir Hardie. A major political issue between them was attitude to the Second Boer War, supported by Morgan who was on the Liberal imperialist wing of the party. He was in favour of Welsh disestablishment, making a lengthy parliamentary speech on a resolution in 1891.

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Born
1844
Birth century
Occupation
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
Also known as
William Pritchard-Morgan

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Pritchard Morgan?

British politician

When was William Pritchard Morgan born?

William Pritchard Morgan was born in 1844.

When did William Pritchard Morgan die?

William Pritchard Morgan died on 5 July 1924.

What was William Pritchard Morgan's occupation?

William Pritchard Morgan was a lawyer and politician.

What nationality was William Pritchard Morgan?

William Pritchard Morgan was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Pritchard Morgan

· Wikidata: Q8017100

· DBpedia: William Pritchard-Morgan

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