Sunday, 9 November 2014
671 Alexander Brown
Constituency : Wenlock 1868-85; Wellington 1885-1906 ( from 1886 Liberal Unionist )
Alexander was elected unopposed in Wenlock ; presumably the Tories decided it was impossible to retain both seats with the enlarged electorate.
Alexander served in the 5th Dragoon Guards from 1864 to 1866.
Alexander supported the regulation of child labour.
Alexander never spoke in the Commons after changing seats.
Alexander was created a baronet in 1903.
Alexander stood down in 1906.
He died in 1922 aged 78.
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