Christopher Weguelin
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Christopher Weguelin (1838 ā 6 September 1881)[1] was an Irish Liberal politician.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Youghal, Preceded by ...
Christopher Weguelin | |
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Member of Parliament for Youghal | |
In office 23 November 1868 ā 20 April 1869 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Neale McKenna |
Succeeded by | Montague Guest |
Personal details | |
Born | 1838 |
Died | (aged 43) |
Nationality | Irish |
Political party | Liberal |
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Weguelin was educated at Harrow School and then Trinity College, Cambridge. Between 1867 and 1881, he was a director of the Bank of England.[2]
Weguelin was elected MP as a Liberal candidate for Youghal in the 1868 general election, but his election was declared void the next year, due to treating.[3] He was unseated, causing a by-election.[4]