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Sir Alfred Watkin, 2nd Baronet
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Sir Alfred Mellor Watkin, 2nd Baronet (11 August 1846 – 30 November 1914)[1][2][3] was a Liberal Party politician and railway engineer.
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Alfred Watkin | |
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![]() Sir Alfred Watkin | |
Member of Parliament for Great Grimsby | |
In office 1877–1880 | |
Preceded by | John Chapman |
Succeeded by | Edward Heneage |
Personal details | |
Born | 11 August 1846 Manchester |
Died | 30 November 1914(1914-11-30) (aged 68) Folkestone, Kent |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse |
Catherine Elizabeth Smith
(m. 1876) |
Parent(s) | Sir Edward Watkin, Bt Mary Briggs Mellor |
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