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William Tudor Howell

1862 – 1911

MP for Denbigh Boroughs from 1895 to 1900

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Lived 1862 – 1911 (aged 48). William Tudor Howell was a British lawyer and politician.

William Tudor Howell (19 October 1862 – 3 October 1911) was a Welsh barrister and Conservative politician who served as Member of Parliament for the constituency of Denbigh Boroughs between 1895 and 1900.

Howell was born in Pwllheli, the son of the Archdeacon David Howell, Dean of St David's (he was the vicar of Pwllheli at the time of his son's birth). His mother was Anne Powell who was from Pencoed.

He was educated at Wrexham Grammar School, Shrewsbury School and New College, Oxford where he graduated with a BA in 1885. and also a member of the London Welsh Committee for the defence of the Welsh Church. He was regarded as an excellent public speaker.

After giving up his seat Howell returned to his work as a barrister. According to the 1901 Census he was living in Brighton and married to Louise May a 30-year-old woman born in Nice, France; they eventually had two children. Around 1911, he bought a ranch by Kootenay Lake, near Nelson, British Columbia in Canada. He died shortly after on 3 October 1911.

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Education
New College, Shrewsbury School
Positions held
Member of parliament, Member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Tudor Howell?

MP for Denbigh Boroughs from 1895 to 1900

When was William Tudor Howell born?

William Tudor Howell was born on 19 October 1862 in Pwllheli.

When did William Tudor Howell die?

William Tudor Howell died on 3 October 1911 in Kootenays, Nelson.

What was William Tudor Howell's occupation?

William Tudor Howell was a lawyer and politician.

What nationality was William Tudor Howell?

William Tudor Howell was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Tudor Howell

· Wikidata: Q19819945

· DBpedia: William Tudor Howell

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