Henry Brassey

British Member of Parliament; (1840-1891)
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Henry Brassey

Summary

Henry Brassey is a human[1]. He was born on July 14, 1840[2]. He died on May 13, 1891[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • Henry Brassey was born on July 14, 1840[2].
  • Henry Brassey died on May 13, 1891[3].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford[5].
  • Henry Brassey's father was Thomas Brassey[6].
  • Henry Brassey's mother was Maria Farringdon Harrison[7].
  • Henry Brassey was married to Anna Harriet Stevenson[8].
  • A child of Henry Brassey was Henry Brassey, 1st Baron Brassey of Apethorpe[9].
  • A child of Henry Brassey was Hilda Gordon-Lennox, Duchess of Richmond[10].
  • A child of Henry Brassey was Gwendoline Brassey[11].
  • A child of Henry Brassey was Beatrice Mary Brassey[12].
  • A child of Henry Brassey was Ruby Mabelle Brassey[13].
  • A child of Henry Brassey was Arthur Albert Brassey[14].
  • Henry Brassey held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Henry Brassey worked as a politician[4].
  • Henry Brassey held the position of member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Henry Brassey held the position of member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Henry Brassey held the position of member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Henry Brassey held the position of High Sheriff of Kent[19].
  • Henry Brassey is recorded as male[20].
  • Henry Brassey's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Henry Brassey was affiliated with the Liberal Party[22].
  • Henry Brassey's residence is recorded as Preston Hall[23].
  • Henry Brassey's family name is recorded as Brassey[24].
  • Henry Brassey's given name is recorded as Henry[25].
  • Henry Brassey's work location is recorded as London[26].

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Origins and Family

Henry Brassey was born on July 14, 1840[2]. His father was Thomas Brassey[6]. His mother was Maria Farringdon Harrison[7].

Career and Affiliations

Henry Brassey worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1880[29]; member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1874[32]; member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1868[35]; and High Sheriff of Kent[19], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1100[38].

Personal Life

Henry Brassey was married to Anna Harriet Stevenson[8]. Children include he, 1st Baron Brassey of Apethorpe[9], a politician[39], 1870–1958[40], of United Kingdom[41]; Hilda Gordon-Lennox, Duchess of Richmond[10], a public figure[42], 1872–1971[43], of United Kingdom[44], awarded the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[45]; Gwendoline Brassey[11]; Beatrice Mary Brassey[12]; Ruby Mabelle Brassey[13]; and Arthur Albert Brassey[14]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[22].

Death and Burial

Henry Brassey died on May 13, 1891[3]. Burial took place at Church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford[5].

FAQs

Who were Henry Brassey's parents?

Henry Brassey's father was Thomas Brassey[6]. Henry Brassey's mother was Maria Farringdon Harrison[7].

Who was Henry Brassey married to?

Henry Brassey's spouses include Anna Harriet Stevenson[8].

What did Henry Brassey do for work?

Henry Brassey worked as politician[4].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [20] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . The London Gazette 26035. wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . thepeerage.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . thepeerage.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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    Residence Preston Hall
    Family name Brassey
    Candidacy in election 1874 United Kingdom general election, 1880 United Kingdom general election, 1868 United Kingdom general election
    Gnd id 1234387794
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