William Brewer (MP)
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William Brewer | |
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Member of Parliament for Colchester | |
In office 18 November 1868 – 3 February 1874 | |
Preceded by | John Gurdon Rebow Edward Karslake |
Succeeded by | Alexander Learmonth Herbert Mackworth-Praed |
Personal details | |
Born | 1811 |
Died | 3 November 1881 | (aged 69–70)
Nationality | British |
Political party | Liberal |
William Brewer (1811 – 3 November 1881)[1] was a British Liberal Party politician.
Brewer first stood for election at Colchester at a by-election in 1867 but was successful. He was then elected MP for the seat in 1868 but lost the seat at the next election in 1874.[2]
From 18 January 1878 to his death, Brewer was also a member of the Metropolitan Board of Works for the Vestry of St George Hanover Square.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "C" (part 5)
- ^ Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 (e-book) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. ISBN 978-1-349-02349-3.
- ^ "Metropolitan Board of Works". The Times. 19 January 1878. p. 8.
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