William Brewer (MP)
William Brewer (1811 – 3 November 1881)[1] was a British Liberal Party politician.
William Brewer | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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
- 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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