William Evans-Gordon
Soldier and British politician
Born
1857
168 years ago
Died
October 31st, 1913
111 years ago — 56 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as a soldier and held political office in Britain during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Elected as the Conservative Member of Parliament for Tower Hamlets in 1900 and served until 1910. Advocated for social reform and contributed to discussions concerning housing and urban issues. Additionally, was involved in local government, influencing policies related to his constituency.
Elected Member of Parliament for Tower Hamlets
Advocated for housing reform
Served in the military
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