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Sir Robert Peel, 1st Baronet
British politician (1750–1830) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir Robert Peel, 1st Baronet (25 April 1750 – 3 May 1830), was a British politician and industrialist and one of the early textile manufacturers of the Industrial Revolution. He was one of the ten known British millionaires in 1799.
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![]() Engraving of Sir Robert Peel, 1st Baronet, by John Henry Robinson (mid 19th century) | |
Member of Parliament for Tamworth | |
In office 1790–1820 | |
Preceded by | John Calvert |
Succeeded by | Lord Charles Townshend |
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Born | 25 April 1750 |
Died | 3 May 1830 |
Spouse | Ellen Yates |
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He was the father of Sir Robert Peel, twice Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.