Henry Baring
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For Henry Baring's son, see Henry Bingham Baring.
Henry Baring (18 January 1777 – 13 April 1848) was a British banker and politician. He was the third son of Sir Francis Baring, 1st Baronet, the founder of the family banking firm that grew into Barings Bank. His grandfather Johann Baring emigrated from Germany and established the family in England.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Colchester, Preceded by ...
Henry Baring | |
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Member of Parliament for Colchester | |
In office 1820–1826 | |
Preceded by | James Beckford Wildman Daniel Whittle Harvey |
Succeeded by | Daniel Whittle Harvey Sir George Smyth, Bt |
Member of Parliament for Bossiney | |
In office 1806–1807 | |
Preceded by | James Stuart-Wortley George Peter Holford |
Succeeded by | James Stuart-Wortley Peter Thellusson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1777-01-18)18 January 1777 |
Died | 13 April 1848(1848-04-13) (aged 71) |
Spouses | |
Relations | See Baring family |
Children | Henry Bingham Baring Tom Baring Edward Baring, 1st Baron Revelstoke Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer William Frederick Baring |
Parent(s) | Sir Francis Baring, 1st Baronet Harriet Herring |
Residence(s) | Cromer Hall, Norfolk |
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