Henry Lowther (politician)
Colonel Henry Cecil Lowther, DL, JP (27 July 1790 – 6 December 1867) was an English Conservative politician and an amateur cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1819 to 1843. His long service in the House of Commons saw him become the Father of the House.
The Honourable Henry Cecil Lowther | |
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| Member of Parliament for Westmorland | |
| In office 1812–1867 Serving with The Lord Muncaster, Viscount Lowther, Alexander Nowell, William Thompson, Earl of Bective | |
| Preceded by | James Lowther The Lord Muncaster |
| Succeeded by | Earl of Bective William Lowther |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 July 1790 Lowther Castle, Westmorland |
| Died | 6 December 1867 (aged 77) |
| Spouse |
Lady Lucy Eleanor Sherard
(after 1817) |
| Children | 7, including Henry, William |
| Parent(s) | William Lowther, 1st Earl of Lonsdale Lady Augusta Fane |
| Education | Westminster School |
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| Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm slow | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: CricInfo, 20 June 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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