Melville Portal
British politician (1819–1904)
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Summary
Melville Portal was born on July 31, 1819[1]. He died on January 24, 1904[2]. He worked as a politician[3] and barrister[4].
Key Facts
- Father: John Portal[5]
- Mother: Elizabeth Drummond[6]
- Spouse: Lady Charlotte Mary Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound[7]
- Child: Gerald Portal[8], Adela Harriet Portal[9], Melville Raymond Portal[10], Alaric William John Portal[11], Katherine Charlotte Portal[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
- Position held: member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], High Sheriff of Hampshire[16]
- Educated at: Christ Church[17], Harrow School[18]
- Member of: Roxburghe Club[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Member of political party: Conservative Party[21]
- Residence: Laverstoke House[22]
- Family name: Portal[23]
- Given name: Melville[24]
- Work location: London[25]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[26], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[27], Men-at-the-Bar[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Name in native language: Melville Portal[30]
- Candidacy in election: 1852 United Kingdom general election[31]
FAQs
Who were Melville Portal's parents?
Melville Portal's father was John Portal[5]. Melville Portal's mother was Elizabeth Drummond[6].
Who was Melville Portal married to?
Melville Portal's spouses include Lady Charlotte Mary Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound[7].
What did Melville Portal do for work?
Melville Portal worked as a politician[3] and barrister[4].
Where did Melville Portal go to school?
Melville Portal was educated at Christ Church[17] and Harrow School[18].