Arthur Winterbotham facts for kids
Arthur Brend Winterbotham (born 19 April 1838 – died 8 September 1892) was an English businessman who made cloth. He was also a Liberal Party politician. This means he was part of a political group that worked to make laws for the country.
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Early Life and Business
Arthur Brend Winterbotham was born in 1838. His father, Lindsey Winterbotham, was a banker in a town called Stroud, which is in Gloucestershire, England. Arthur went to school at Amersham School.
Becoming a Cloth Maker
Later, Arthur Winterbotham became a partner with Thomas Hunt. They worked together at a place called Cam Mill. This mill was a factory where cloth was made. Arthur moved to Cam, Gloucestershire, to work there. He became a successful cloth manufacturer. He even built his own house in a nearby town called Dursley, also in Gloucestershire.
Political Career
Arthur Winterbotham decided to get involved in politics. He wanted to help make decisions for his country.
Serving as an MP
In 1885, Arthur Winterbotham was chosen to be a Member of Parliament, often called an MP. An MP is a person elected by the public to represent them in the country's government. He represented the area of Cirencester. He continued to be an MP until he passed away in 1892. He was 54 years old when he died.
Family Life
Arthur Winterbotham was married to Elizabeth Strachan in 1863. They had two sons together. Their sons were named Arthur and Herbert. Interestingly, Arthur's brother, Henry Selfe Page Winterbotham, was also a Member of Parliament.
