Sir John Owen, 1st Baronet
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Sir John Owen, 1st Baronet (1776 – 6 February 1861),[1] born John Lord, was a British Tory (later Conservative Party) politician from Wales. He sat as a Member of Parliament (MP) for over fifty years. His wealth came from coal mining but he lost most of his fortune as a result of costly electoral campaigns in Pembrokeshire, most notably those of 1831.
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John Owen | |
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Lord Lieutenant of Pembrokeshire | |
In office 1 January 1824 – 6 February 1861 | |
Preceded by | Richard Philipps |
Succeeded by | William Edwardes |
Member of Parliament for Pembroke | |
In office 3 July 1841 – 6 February 1861 | |
Preceded by | James Graham |
Succeeded by | Hugh Owen Owen |
In office 1809–1812 | |
Preceded by | Hugh Owen |
Succeeded by | Thomas Picton |
Member of Parliament for Pembrokeshire | |
In office 1812–1841 | |
Preceded by | Richard Philipps |
Succeeded by | John Campbell |
Personal details | |
Born | John Lord 1776 (1776) Pembroke, Wales |
Died | 6 February 1861(1861-02-06) (aged 84) Gloucester, England |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Tory/Conservative |
Spouse(s) | Charlotte Philipps Mary Frances Stephenson |
Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
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