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William Jacks
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For the English cricketer, see Will Jacks.
William Jacks (18 March 1841 – 9 August 1907) was a British ironmaster, author and Liberal politician.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Stirlingshire, Preceded by ...
William Jacks | |
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Member of Parliament for Stirlingshire | |
In office 1892–1895 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Cheney Bolton |
Succeeded by | James McKillop |
Member of Parliament for Leith District of Burghs | |
In office 1885–1886 | |
Preceded by | Andrew Grant |
Succeeded by | William Ewart Gladstone |
Personal details | |
Born | 18 March 1841 Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland |
Died | 9 August 1907 (aged 66) The Gart, Callander, Stirlingshire |
Political party | Liberal |
Other political affiliations | Liberal Unionist (1886) |
Profession | Politician, businessman, ironmaster |
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