Henry Robertson
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Henry Robertson (June 11, 1816 – March 22, 1888) was a Scottish industrialist and Liberal Party politician.
[edit] Early life
The son of Duncan Robertson, he was born in Banff, Scotland, and came to Wales to pursue his industrial interests.
[edit] Career
He served as Liberal MP for Shrewsbury from 1862 to 1865 and from 1874 to 1885, and Merioneth from 1885 to 1886, resigning his seat as a result of his opposition to Gladstone's Home Rule Bill.
Palé Hall was built for Robertson during the 1860s, and was visited by Queen Victoria a year after his death. His son, Sir Henry Beyer Robertson, was a prominent engineer.
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| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by George Tomline Robert Aglionby Slaney |
Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury with George Tomline 1862–1885 |
Succeeded by George Tomline William James Clement |
| Preceded by James Figgins Douglas Straight |
Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury with Charles Cecil Cotes 1874–1885 |
Succeeded by James Watson (representation reduced to one member 1885) |
| Preceded by Samuel Holland |
Member of Parliament for Merioneth 1885–1886 |
Succeeded by Thomas Edward Ellis |
