Sir Robert Williams, 1st Baronet, of Bridehead
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Sir Robert Williams, 1st Baronet JP (15 June 1848 ā 15 April 1943)[1] was a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom. He was elected as Member of Parliament (MP) for West Dorset at a by-election in May 1895,[2] and held the seat until he stepped down from the House of Commons at the 1922 general election.[3]
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for West Dorset, Preceded by ...
Sir Robert Williams | |
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Member of Parliament for West Dorset | |
In office 14 May 1895 ā 15 November 1922 | |
Preceded by | Henry Richard Farquharson |
Succeeded by | Philip Colfox |
Personal details | |
Born | (1848-06-15)15 June 1848 |
Died | 15 April 1943(1943-04-15) (aged 94) |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | Rosa Walker Simes (1869-1916; her death) |
Children | 8 |
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He was made a baronet, in 1915, of Bridehead in the county of Dorset.[4]