William Tyssen-Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst of Hackney
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William Amhurst Tyssen-Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst of Hackney, DL, JP (25 April 1835 – 16 January 1909) was a British Conservative Member of Parliament and collector of books and works of art.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for West Norfolk, Preceded by ...
The Lord Amherst of Hackney | |
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Member of Parliament for West Norfolk | |
In office 27 April 1880 – 18 December 1885 | |
Preceded by | New constituency |
Succeeded by | Sir Thomas Leigh Hare |
Personal details | |
Born | 25 April 1835 |
Died | 16 January 1909(1909-01-16) (aged 73) |
Citizenship | British |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse |
Margaret Susan Mitford
(m. 1865) |
Children | 7 |
Education | Eton College |
Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
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