William Alexander Mackinnon (Lymington MP) facts for kids
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William Alexander Mackinnon
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| Born | 1813 Marylebone, London, England
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| Died | (aged 90) Folkestone, Kent, England
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| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Member of Parliament |
William Alexander Mackinnon (1813 – 14 September 1903) was a British politician. He was a Member of Parliament (MP), which means he was elected to represent people in the British government. He also held an important role as the 34th Chief of the Clan Mackinnon, a historic Scottish family.
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William Alexander Mackinnon's Life
Early Political Career
William Alexander Mackinnon first became a Member of Parliament (MP) for a place called Rye. He was elected on 10 July 1852. However, his election result was later cancelled. This happened because some election rules were not followed correctly.
After this, his father was elected to represent Rye instead.
Later Political Career
At the next general election in 1857, William Alexander Mackinnon was elected MP for Lymington. He held this position for many years, until 1868. Even though he was an MP for a long time, he never gave a speech in Parliament.
Education and Family
William Alexander Mackinnon studied at St John's College, Cambridge, which is a famous university in England. He got married to Miss Willes on 25 April 1846.
He passed away at the age of 90. His home was called Acrise Place, located near Folkestone in Kent, England.
