Francis Crossley
Sir Francis Crossley, 1st Baronet, of Halifax (Halifax, 26 October 1817 – 5 January 1872), known to his contemporaries as Frank Crossley, was a British carpet manufacturer, philanthropist and Liberal Party politician. He was founder of the company Crossley Carpets.
Sir Francis Crossley | |
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Francis Crossley by Charles Baugniet, 1856 | |
| Member of the British Parliament for Halifax, West Yorkshire | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 26, 1817 Halifax |
| Died | January 5, 1872 (aged 54) Bellevue, Hopwood Lane, Halifax |
| Resting place | Halifax General Cemetery |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse | Martha Eliza Brinton |
| Children | Savile Crossley |
| Parent(s) | John and Martha Crossley |
| Residence(s) | Bellevue, Halifax Somerleyton Hall |
| Occupation | Carpet manufacturer |
| Known for | Philanthropy |
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