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William Sydney Hylton Jolliffe

1841 – 1912

English Conservative Party politician

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Lived 1841 – 1912 (aged 70). William Sydney Hylton Jolliffe was a British politician.

William Sydney Hylton Jolliffe (27 September 1841 – 19 January 1912) was an English Conservative Party politician.

Jolliffe was educated at Eton. He served in the Scots Guards and the North Somerset Yeomanry. He was the Member of Parliament for Petersfield from 1874 to 1880. He resided at 17 Lowndes Square when Parliament was siting and Heath House, Petersfield when it was in recess.

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Important facts

Born
27 September 1841
Birth century
19th century
Died
19 January 1912
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Education
Eton College
Positions held
Member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
William Jolliffe

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Who was William Sydney Hylton Jolliffe?

English Conservative Party politician

When was William Sydney Hylton Jolliffe born?

William Sydney Hylton Jolliffe was born on 27 September 1841.

When did William Sydney Hylton Jolliffe die?

William Sydney Hylton Jolliffe died on 19 January 1912.

What was William Sydney Hylton Jolliffe's occupation?

William Sydney Hylton Jolliffe was a politician.

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William Sydney Hylton Jolliffe was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Sydney Hylton Jolliffe

· Wikidata: Q17279383

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