George Henry Finch (20 Feb 1835 - 22 May 1907) was an English Conservative politician, who represented Rutland in the House of Commons for 40 years, becoming Father of the House of Commons.
Finch was the son of George Finch, of Burley-on-the-Hill near Oakham and Belton.[1] On the death of his father in 1870 he became an extensive landowner.
Finch was elected as Member of Parliament for Rutland on 23 November 1867. He held the seat until his death in 1907.[2]
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| Preceded by Hon. Gerard Noel Hon. Gilbert Heathcote |
Member of Parliament for Rutland 1867–1907 With: Hon. Gerard Noel 1867-1883 James Lowther 1883-1885 |
Succeeded by John Gretton |
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