John Hick (politician)
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This article is about the UK Member of Parliament. For the philosopher and theologian, see John Hick.
John Hick JP DL (2 July 1815 – 2 February 1894) was a wealthy[1] English industrialist, art collector and Conservative Party politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1868 to 1880,[2][3] he is associated with the improvement of steam-engines for cotton mills and the work of his firm Hick, Hargreaves and Co. universal in countries where fibre was spun or fabrics woven.[4]
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John Hick | |
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Born | 2 July 1815 |
Died | 2 February 1894 (1894-02-03) (aged 78) Whalley, Lancashire, England |
Nationality | British |
Occupation(s) | Civil and Mechanical engineer Steel manufacturer Politician Company director |
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