Robert Heath (MP for Stoke-upon-Trent)
Robert Heath | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Stoke-upon-Trent | |
| In office 7 February 1874 – 7 April 1880 | |
| Preceded by | George Melly William Sargeant Roden |
| Succeeded by | William Woodall Henry Broadhurst |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 August 1816 |
| Died | 16 April 1893 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
Robert Heath (14 August 1816 – 7 October 1893)[1] was a British Conservative Party politician.[2]
Heath was educated at Dr Magnus's School at Etruria Hall before leaving education at age 14 and joining his father's firm, Clough Hall Collieries and Ironworks. on his father's death in 1849, he became manager. However, in 1854 he resigned this role and joined the development of Silverdale and Kunthon Forges, under Stainer & Heath. He retired from active business in 1886.[2]
Heath was elected MP for Stoke-upon-Trent in 1874, but lost the seat in 1880.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "S" (part 5)
- ^ a b "Robert Heath". Grace's Guide to British Industrial History. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 (e-book) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. ISBN 978-1-349-02349-3.
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