Constituency : Eye 1906-18
Harold took over at Eye after the resignation of Francis Stevenson. Stevenson had been unopposed in 1906 after holding the seat since 1885 but Harold's victory was narrow.
Harold was the son of the MP for Colchester, the industrialist Wettman Pearson. He was educated at Oxford . He was a keen polo player and created a new venue for the sport on his estate in 1910.
Harold made little contribution in Parliament.
Harold stood down in 1918.
Harold succeeded his father as Viscount Cowdray in 1927.
He died in 1933 aged 51.
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