The Earl of Londesborough | |
|---|---|
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| Member of Parliament for Scarborough | |
| In office 1859–1860 Serving with Sir John Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone | |
| Preceded by | Sir John Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone John Dent |
| Succeeded by | Sir John Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone John Dent |
| Member of Parliament for Beverley | |
| In office 1857–1859 | |
| Preceded by | William Wells Arthur Hamilton-Gordon |
| Succeeded by | Sir Henry Edwards Ralph Walters |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Henry Forester Denison 19 June 1834 |
| Died | 19 April 1900 (aged 65) |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Lady Edith Frances Wilhelmina Somerset
(m. 1863) |
| Relations | Henry Conyngham, 1st Marquess Conyngham (grandfather) |
| Children | 5 |
| Parent(s) | Albert Denison, 1st Baron Londesborough Henrietta Mary Weld-Forester |
William Henry Forester Denison, 1st Earl of Londesborough (19 June 1834 – 19 April 1900), known as The Lord Londesborough from 1860 to 1887, was a British peer and Liberal politician. He was also one of the main founders of Scarborough FC.[1]
- ^ Adamson, Steve (1998). Scarborough F.C. - 1879-1998: The Official History (pg. 6). Yore Publications. ISBN 1-874427-92-5.