John Campbell Renton
John Campbell-Renton (22 April 1814 – 25 February 1856)[1] was a British Conservative politician.[2]
John Campbell-Renton | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Berwick-upon-Tweed | |
| In office 30 July 1847 – 8 July 1852 | |
| Preceded by | Matthew Forster Richard Hodgson |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Forster John Stapleton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 April 1814 |
| Died | 25 February 1856 (aged 41) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Parent(s) | Robert Campbell Susanna Renton |
The son of Robert Campbell and Susanna (née Renton), Campbell-Renton was elected Conservative MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed at the 1847 general election but lost the seat at the next election in 1852. He attempted to regain the seat at a by-election in 1853—caused by the 1852 election being declared void on account of bribery—but was unsuccessful.[3][4][2]
References
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "B" (part 2)
- "John Campbell-Renton". The Peerage. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 (e-book) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. ISBN 978-1-349-02349-3.
- "The Berwick Election and Mr. Richard Hodgson". Newcastle Guardian and Tyne Mercury. 30 April 1853. p. 5. Retrieved 8 April 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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