Richard Dawson (1855–1923)

Irish barrister and Conservative politician

Richard Dawson (1855–1923) was an Irish barrister and Conservative politician.

Dawson was born at Limerick,[1] the son of Richard Dawson of Bunratty, County Clare. He was educated at Hertford College, Oxford and became a barrister.[2]

In the 1885 general election, Dawson was elected Member of Parliament for Leeds East, his election agent being J.W. Middleton.[3] Herbert Gladstone was the (Liberal) member for Leeds West.[4] Dawson lost the seat against the trend in the 1886 general election.[5] From 1885 to 1886, Dawson was private secretary to fellow Conservative politician Henry Chaplin, 1st Viscount Chaplin who was Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and a life-long friend of the Prince of Wales.[6][7] Dawson died at the age of 68.

## References[edit]

1. ^ British Census 1881 RG11 2505/56 p7
2. ^ Debretts Guide to the House of Commons 1886
3. ^ "J.W. Middleton, Esq". The Law Times. 6 August 1887. "..."
4. ^ Kelly's directory of Hartlepool and West Hartlepool. 1st, 2nd. Kelly's Directories. 1885. p. 12. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
5. ^ Hansard Millbank Systems Richard Dawson
6. ^ Newlin, G. (2000). "Understanding Great Expectations". Greenwood. p. 59. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
7. ^ Debretts Guide to the House of Commons 1886

## External links[edit]

* Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Richard Dawson

Parliament of the United Kingdom

New constituency |  Member of Parliament for Leeds East
1885 – 1886 | Succeeded by

John Gane