John Ellis (businessman)
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For other people named John Ellis, see John Ellis (disambiguation).
John Ellis (1789–1862), of Beaumont Leys and Belgrave Hall in Leicester,[2] was an English Quaker, a noted Liberal reformer and an accomplished businessman. Ellis was Chairman of the Midland Railway from 1849 to 1858 and a Member of Parliament for Leicester between 1848 and 1852.
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John Ellis M.P. | |
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Born | 3 August 1789 Beaumont Leys, Leicester, England |
Died | 26 October 1862 Belgrave Hall, Belgrave, Leicester, England |
Resting place | Leicester public cemetery |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | Railways |
Board member of | Midland Railway |
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