About William Rickford Collett
Lived 1810 – 1882 (aged 71–72). William Rickford Collett was a British banker and politician.
William Rickford Collett (1810–1882) was a British mine owner and Conservative politician. Collett was elected Conservative Member of Parliament for Lincoln at the 1841 general election and held the seat until 1847 when he stood for election but was defeated. In the 1837 United Kingdom general election, he unsuccessfully ran as a candidate for Boston in Lincolnshire. Between 1841 and 1847, he served as the Member of Parliament for Lincoln.
Collett died in 1882, and was buried at Deans Grange Cemetery in Dublin.
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 Rickford Collett'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 Rickford Collett's
Frequently asked questions
Who was William Rickford Collett?
British banker
When was William Rickford Collett born?
William Rickford Collett was born in 1810.
When did William Rickford Collett die?
William Rickford Collett died in 1882.
What was William Rickford Collett's occupation?
William Rickford Collett was a banker and politician.
What nationality was William Rickford Collett?
William Rickford Collett was British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: William Rickford Collett
· DBpedia: William Rickford Collett
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Rickford Collett. https://biography.guide/william-rickford-collett/
MLA: "William Rickford Collett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-rickford-collett/.
Chicago: "William Rickford Collett." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-rickford-collett/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:21 UTC