Walter Hazell

Walter Hazell (1843 – 12 February 1919) was a British politician and publisher.

Walter Hazell (1843-1919)

Hazell was educated privately, and became a printer and publisher in London, running Hazell, Watson and Viney Limited. He joined the Peace Society, serving as its treasurer, and was a founder of the Self-Help Emigration Society and the Children's Fresh Air Mission.[1]

Hazell joined the Liberal Party, and was elected for Leicester in an 1894 by-election. He held the seat in 1895, but was defeated in 1900. In 1911, he became the Mayor of Holborn, and he also served as an Income Tax commissioner.[1]

References

Stenton, Michael; Lees, Stephen (1978). Who's Who of British Members of Parliament. Vol. II. Brighton: Harvester Press. p. 164. ISBN 0855273259.

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[stenton-1] Stenton, Michael; Lees, Stephen (1978). Who's Who of British Members of Parliament. Vol. II. Brighton: Harvester Press. p. 164. ISBN 0855273259.