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Ralph Benson (born June 16, 1773 – died October 23, 1845) was an English politician. He was an important figure in British history.

Ralph Benson's Life and Career

Ralph Benson went to school at Manchester Grammar School. This was a well-known school in England.

Becoming a Member of Parliament

Ralph Benson was one of the first people of mixed race to become a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. An MP is someone elected to represent a group of people in the government. He was a member of the Tory political party.

He represented the area of Stafford in Parliament. He served two terms:

  • From 1812 to 1818
  • From 1826 to 1830

His Family Background

Ralph Benson's father was Moses Benson. He was a merchant who traded goods from the West Indies. Ralph's mother was Judith Powell. She was a free woman of mixed heritage.

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