William George Mount

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William George Mount.

William George Mount (1824January 14, 1906) was a British Conservative politician and first Member of Parliament for the Newbury constituency.

The son of William Mount of Wasing Place, Berkshire, he became a magistrate in 1851, and High Sheriff in 1877. He was narrowly elected in the general election of 1885, beating his Liberal opponent by 202 votes. He was chairman of Quarter Sessions from 1887 to 1902, and was the first Chairman of Berkshire County Council from 1889 to 1906.

He served as MP for Newbury for 15 years until standing down at the 1900 general election.

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Constituency created
Member of Parliament for Newbury
1885—1900
Succeeded by
William Arthur Mount

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