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Henry Fishwick
British soldier, politician and antiquary / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lt-Col Henry Fishwick JP FSA FRHistS (9 March 1835 – 23 September 1914) was a British soldier, politician and antiquary.[1] After a military career, he became a Liberal Party Councillor (1871–1914) and twice Mayor of Rochdale (1903–05). He was also author and editor of several books on Lancashire and was a founding member of three of the county's historical societies.
Quick Facts Mayor of Rochdale, Preceded by ...
Henry Fishwick | |
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![]() Portrait of Henry Fishwick (1906) by Thomas Edwin Mostyn | |
Mayor of Rochdale | |
In office 1903–1905 | |
Preceded by | Sir James Duckworth |
Succeeded by | Sir James Jones |
Councillor for Rochdale | |
In office 1871–1914 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1835-03-09)9 March 1835 Rochdale, Lancashire |
Died | 23 September 1914(1914-09-23) (aged 79) Rochdale, Lancashire |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Liberal Party |
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Years of service | 1860–1902 |
Rank | Lieutenant-Colonel (1871) |
Unit | Volunteer Force |
Commands | Eighth (King's) Regiment |
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