Peter Ainsworth (Whig politician)
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Not to be confused with Conservative MP Peter Ainsworth.
Peter Ainsworth DL JP (24 November 1790 – 18 January 1870) was a British landowner and operator of an important bleach works. Leaving the family business to a brother, he went into politics as a Whig, and was one of the two Members of Parliament for Bolton from 1834 to 1847, before returning to the life of a country gentleman.
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Peter Ainsworth | |
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Member of Parliament for Bolton | |
In office 1834–1847 | |
Preceded by | Robert Torrens |
Succeeded by | William Bolling |
Personal details | |
Born | (1790-11-24)24 November 1790 |
Died | (1870-01-18)18 January 1870 |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse |
Elizabeth Byrom (m. 1815) |
Residence | Smithills Hall |
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