Oliver Robinson, 2nd Marquess of Ripon
British politician (1852–1923) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Frederick Oliver Robinson, 2nd Marquess of Ripon, GCVO, FRS (29 January 1852 – 23 September 1923), styled Viscount Goderich between 1859 and 1871 and Earl de Grey between 1871 and 1909, was a British courtier and Liberal politician.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Ripon, Preceded by ...
The Marquess of Ripon | |
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Member of Parliament for Ripon | |
In office 1874–1880 | |
Preceded by | Sir Henry Knight Storks |
Succeeded by | The Viscount Goschen |
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Born | 29 January 1852 |
Died | 23 September 1923(1923-09-23) (aged 71) |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Liberal |
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A descendant of Oliver Cromwell, Ripon was known from childhood as Oliver and not Frederick.[1]