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Sir Henry Pollard Willoughby, 3rd Baronet (born November 17, 1796 – died March 23, 1865) was an important British politician. He was a member of the Conservative Party, which is one of the main political groups in the United Kingdom. He served as a Member of Parliament, often called an MP. An MP is someone elected by people to represent them in the country's government, called Parliament.

Who Was Sir Henry Pollard Willoughby?

Sir Henry Pollard Willoughby held a special title called a Baronet. This is a hereditary title, meaning it can be passed down in a family, similar to a knight but with a higher rank. He was the 3rd Baronet in his family line.

He was born in 1796 and lived until 1865. During his life, he played a role in British politics. He was known for being a Conservative, which means he generally supported traditional ideas and policies for the country.

Sir Henry's Time as an MP

Sir Henry Pollard Willoughby was elected to Parliament several times. He represented different areas, known as constituencies. When you are an MP, you speak for the people in your constituency.

Representing Yarmouth

One of the first places he represented was Yarmouth (Isle of Wight). He was an MP for Yarmouth from May 3, 1831, until 1832. This was an important time in British history.

Serving Newcastle-under-Lyme

After Yarmouth, Sir Henry became the MP for Newcastle-under-Lyme. He served this area from December 12, 1832, to January 5, 1835. Being an MP meant he helped make decisions about laws and how the country was run.

MP for Evesham

Later in his career, Sir Henry Pollard Willoughby represented Evesham. He was the MP for Evesham from July 29, 1847, until July 7, 1852. His long service shows he was dedicated to his political work.

Sir Henry Pollard Willoughby's life as an MP meant he was involved in shaping the future of Britain during the 19th century.

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