Edward Ellice (merchant)
British merchant and politician (1783–1863) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward Ellice the Elder (27 September 1783 – 17 September 1863), known in his time as the "Bear", was a British merchant and politician. He was a Director of the Hudson's Bay Company and a prime mover behind the Reform Bill of 1832.
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Edward Ellice | |
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Secretary at War | |
In office 1833–1834 | |
Preceded by | Sir John Hobhouse |
Succeeded by | John Charles Herries |
Financial Secretary to the Treasury | |
In office 1830–1832 | |
Preceded by | Office created |
Succeeded by | Charles Wood |
Personal details | |
Born | (1783-09-27)27 September 1783 London, England |
Died | 17 September 1863(1863-09-17) (aged 79) Glengarry, Scotland |
Spouse(s) | Lady Hannah Bettesworth (née Lady Hannah Grey) Anne Coke, Dowager Countess of Leicester (née Lady Anne Keppel) |
Children | Edward Ellice, Jr. |
Alma mater | Marischal College, University of Aberdeen University of St Andrews |
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