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Edward Brotherton, 1st Baron Brotherton

1856-04-01 – 1930-10-21

Portrait of Edward Brotherton, 1st Baron Brotherton
A bust of Edward Allen Brotherton, 1st Baron Brotherton, on display in the Brotherton Library, University of Leeds.Credit: Alarichall

Life & Legacy

Edward Allen Brotherton, 1st Baron Brotherton, (1 April 1856 – 21 October 1930), known as Sir Edward Brotherton, Bt, between 1918 and 1929, was an industrialist in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England and a benefactor to the University of Leeds and other causes. He was also a Conservative Party politician, and sat in the House of Commons between 1902 and 1922.

Occupation & Career

politician, businessperson

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q5342034 — wikidata View source

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