Henry Westropp
Henry Westropp (1811 – 1886)[1] was a British Conservative politician.
Henry Westropp | |
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Member of Parliament for Bridgwater | |
In office 12 July 1865 – 25 April 1866 | |
Preceded by | Alexander William Kinglake Charles Kemeys-Tynte |
Succeeded by | Alexander William Kinglake George Patton |
Personal details | |
Born | 1811 |
Died | 1886 (aged 75) |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Conservative |
Westropp first stood for election at Bridgwater in 1859 but was unsuccessful. He was, however, elected at the next election 1865 but, after scrutiny, his election was declared void in 1866 and he was unseated. Although he stood again in 1868, he was unsuccessful.[2]
References
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "B" (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.
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