Benjamin Hall, 1st Baron Llanover
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Benjamin Hall, 1st Baron Llanover PC (8 November 1802 – 27 April 1867), known as Sir Benjamin Hall between 1838 and 1859, was a Welsh civil engineer and politician. The famous "Big Ben" may have been named after him.
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The Lord Llanover | |
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President of the Board of Health | |
In office 14 October 1854 – 13 August 1855 | |
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Prime Minister | |
Preceded by | New office |
Succeeded by | William Cowper |
First Commissioner of Works | |
In office 21 July 1855 – 21 February 1858 | |
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Prime Minister | The Viscount Palmerston |
Preceded by | Sir William Molesworth |
Succeeded by | Lord John Manners |
Personal details | |
Born | (1802-11-08)8 November 1802 Abercarn, Caerphilly, Wales |
Died | 27 April 1867(1867-04-27) (aged 64) Westminster, London, England |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse | |
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