John Baguley Brooks
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John Baguley Brooks was an English lawyer and Conservative
politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1885 to 1886.
Brooks was the only son of the Rev. John Brooks, rector of Walton-le-Dale
, Lancashire
and his wife Anne Jones daughter of John Jones of Shackerley Hall, Shropshire. Brooks was educated at Harrow School
and Merton College, Oxford
, where he won the Newdigate Prize
in 1877. He graduated with honours from the School of History and Political Economy. In 1881, he was called to the Bar at Inner Temple
and was a J.P.
for Cheshire and Berkshire.
In the 1885 general election
, Brooks was elected MP
for the newly created constituency of Altrincham
. However he fell ill at his home in Eaton Place on the evening of 3 March 1886, on his return from the House of Commons
and died of "congestion of the lungs" five days later.
He was succeeded in the Altrincham seat by his uncle, William Cunliffe Brooks
.
Conservative Party (UK)
The Conservative Party, formally the Conservative and Unionist Party, is a centre-right political party in the United Kingdom that adheres to the philosophies of conservatism and British unionism. It is the largest political party in the UK, and is currently the largest single party in the House...
politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1885 to 1886.
Brooks was the only son of the Rev. John Brooks, rector of Walton-le-Dale
Walton-le-Dale
Walton-le-Dale is a village in the Borough of South Ribble, in Lancashire, England. It lies on south bank of the River Ribble, and the south-side of the city of Preston, adjacent to Bamber Bridge.-Toponymy:...
, Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
and his wife Anne Jones daughter of John Jones of Shackerley Hall, Shropshire. Brooks was educated at Harrow School
Harrow School
Harrow School, commonly known simply as "Harrow", is an English independent school for boys situated in the town of Harrow, in north-west London.. The school is of worldwide renown. There is some evidence that there has been a school on the site since 1243 but the Harrow School we know today was...
and Merton College, Oxford
Merton College, Oxford
Merton College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. Its foundation can be traced back to the 1260s when Walter de Merton, chancellor to Henry III and later to Edward I, first drew up statutes for an independent academic community and established endowments to...
, where he won the Newdigate Prize
Newdigate prize
Sir Roger Newdigate's Prize is awarded to students of the University of Oxford for Best Composition in English verse by an undergraduate who has been admitted to Oxford within the previous four years. It was founded by Sir Roger Newdigate, Bt in the 18th century...
in 1877. He graduated with honours from the School of History and Political Economy. In 1881, he was called to the Bar at Inner Temple
Inner Temple
The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, commonly known as Inner Temple, is one of the four Inns of Court in London. To be called to the Bar and practise as a barrister in England and Wales, an individual must belong to one of these Inns...
and was a J.P.
Justice of the Peace
A justice of the peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, they might dispense summary justice or merely deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions...
for Cheshire and Berkshire.
In the 1885 general election
United Kingdom general election, 1885
-Seats summary:-See also:*List of MPs elected in the United Kingdom general election, 1885*Parliamentary Franchise in the United Kingdom 1885–1918*Representation of the People Act 1884*Redistribution of Seats Act 1885-References:...
, Brooks was elected MP
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
for the newly created constituency of Altrincham
Altrincham (UK Parliament constituency)
Altrincham was a county constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1885 to 1945. It elected one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election.- Boundaries :...
. However he fell ill at his home in Eaton Place on the evening of 3 March 1886, on his return from the House of Commons
Palace of Westminster
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and died of "congestion of the lungs" five days later.
He was succeeded in the Altrincham seat by his uncle, William Cunliffe Brooks
Sir William Cunliffe Brooks, 1st Baronet
Sir William Cunliffe Brooks, 1st Baronet was an English barrister, banker and Conservative politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1869 and 1892....
.