Edward Ellice (merchant)
Edward Ellice the Elder (27 September 1783 – 17 September 1863), known in his time as the "Bear", was a British merchant and politician. He was a Director of the Hudson's Bay Company and a prime mover behind the Reform Bill of 1832.
The Right Honourable Edward Ellice | |
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Painting by Sir Charles William Ross | |
| Secretary at War | |
| In office 1833–1834 | |
| Preceded by | Sir John Hobhouse |
| Succeeded by | John Charles Herries |
| Financial Secretary to the Treasury | |
| In office 1830–1832 | |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Charles Wood |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 September 1783 London, England |
| Died | 17 September 1863 (aged 79) Glengarry, Scotland |
| Spouse(s) | Lady Hannah Bettesworth (née Lady Hannah Grey) Anne Coke, Dowager Countess of Leicester (née Lady Anne Keppel) |
| Children | Edward Ellice, Jr. |
| Alma mater | Marischal College, University of Aberdeen University of St Andrews |
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