Rowland Barran

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Sir Rowland Hirst Barran (7 Aug 1858 - 6 Aug 1949) was an English politician, Member of Parliament for Leeds North from 30 Jul 1902 (the Leeds North by-election caused by the elevation of William Jackson to the peerage) to the General Election of 14 Dec 1918.

Barran was the son of John Barran, a pioneer in clothing manufacture. Rowland Barran became chairman of the family firm in 1918, succeeding his brother Charles Barran who succeeded their father in this post in 1903.


Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
William Jackson
Member of Parliament for Leeds North
1902–1918
Succeeded by
Alexander Charles Farquharson

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D. T. Jenkins (2004). "Barran family (per. c.1842–1952)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Oxford University Press. Retrieved on 2007-11-28.