George Dixon (MP)
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For other people named George Dixon, see George Dixon (disambiguation).
George Dixon (1820 – 24 January 1898) was an English Liberal Party then Liberal Unionist politician who was active in local government in Birmingham and sat in the House of Commons in two periods between 1867 and 1898. He was a major proponent of education for all children.
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George Dixon | |
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Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston | |
In office 1885–1898 | |
Preceded by | New constituency |
Succeeded by | Francis Lowe |
Member of Parliament for Birmingham | |
In office 1867–1876 | |
Preceded by | William Scholefield |
Succeeded by | Joseph Chamberlain |
Personal details | |
Born | (1820-01-24)24 January 1820 Gomersal, Yorkshire, England |
Died | 24 January 1898(1898-01-24) (aged 78) Edgbaston, Birmingham, England |
Political party | Liberal / Liberal Unionist |
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