John Campbell-Renton | |
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Member of Parliament for Berwick-upon-Tweed | |
In office 30 July 1847 – 8 July 1852 Serving with Matthew Forster | |
Preceded by | Matthew Forster Richard Hodgson |
Succeeded by | Matthew Forster John Stapleton |
Personal details | |
Born | 22 April 1814 |
Died | 25 February 1856 | (aged 41)
Nationality | British |
Political party | Conservative |
Parent(s) | Robert Campbell Susanna Renton |
John Campbell-Renton (22 April 1814 – 25 February 1856)[1] was a British Conservative politician.[2]
The son of Robert Campbell and Susanna (née Renton), Campbell-Renton was elected Conservative MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed at the 1847 general election but lost the seat at the next election in 1852. He attempted to regain the seat at a by-election in 1853—caused by the 1852 election being declared void on account of bribery—but was unsuccessful.[3][4][2]