George Legh
British politician (1804-1877)
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Summary
George Legh was born on August 30, 1804[1]. He died on June 16, 1877[2]. He worked as a politician[3].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St Mary's Church, Rostherne[4]
- Father: George John Legh[5]
- Mother: Mary Blackburne[6]
- Spouse: Louisa Charlotte Taylor[7]
- Child: George Cornwall Legh[8]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9]
- Position held: member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[10], member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[11], member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], High Sheriff of Cheshire[17]
- Educated at: Christ Church[18], Eton College[19]
- Award received: Fellow of the Geological Society of London[20]
- Member of: Chetham Society[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Member of political party: Conservative Party[23]
- Residence: High Legh[24]
- Family name: Legh[25]
- Given name: George[26], Cornwall[27]
- Work location: London[28]
- Described by source: Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Name in native language: George Legh[31]
- Candidacy in election: 1868 United Kingdom general election[32], 1841 United Kingdom general election[33], 1865 United Kingdom general election[34], 1852 United Kingdom general election[35], 1857 United Kingdom general election[36], 1859 United Kingdom general election[37]
FAQs
Who were George Legh's parents?
George Legh's father was George John Legh[5]. George Legh's mother was Mary Blackburne[6].
Who was George Legh married to?
George Legh's spouses include Louisa Charlotte Taylor[7].
What did George Legh do for work?
George Legh worked as a politician[3].
Where did George Legh go to school?
George Legh was educated at Christ Church[18] and Eton College[19].
What awards did George Legh receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Geological Society of London[20].