Rowland Clegg-Hill, 3rd Viscount Hill
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Rowland Clegg-Hill, 3rd Viscount Hill (5 December 1833-30 March 1895), known as Rowland Hill until 1872, was a British Conservative
politician. The Hon. G.R.C. Hill succeeded his father as Master of the Shropshire Foxhounds, and founded the Hawkstone Otter Hunt Club in 1870, and took over the pack that year, continuing as Master until 1891. The Hawkstone Otter Hunt was started around 1800 by Sir Rowland Hill 1st Viscount, and was maintained within the family.
, and Anne, daughter of Joseph Clegg. In 1872 he assumed by Royal license the additional surname of Clegg.
for Shropshire North
between 1857 and 1865. In 1875 he succeeded his father in the viscountcy and entered the House of Lords
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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. The Hon. G.R.C. Hill succeeded his father as Master of the Shropshire Foxhounds, and founded the Hawkstone Otter Hunt Club in 1870, and took over the pack that year, continuing as Master until 1891. The Hawkstone Otter Hunt was started around 1800 by Sir Rowland Hill 1st Viscount, and was maintained within the family.
Background
Born Rowland Hill, he was the son of Rowland Hill, 2nd Viscount HillRowland Hill, 2nd Viscount Hill
Rowland Hill, 2nd Viscount Hill , known as Sir Rowland Hill, Bt, between 1824 and 1842, was a British peer and politician.-Background:Hill was the son of Colonel John Hill, eldest son of Sir John Hill, 3rd Baronet...
, and Anne, daughter of Joseph Clegg. In 1872 he assumed by Royal license the additional surname of Clegg.
Political career
Hill sat as Member of ParliamentMember of Parliament
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for Shropshire North
North Shropshire (UK Parliament constituency)
North Shropshire is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. From its first creation in 1832 to the abolition of the first creation in 1885 it elected two Knights of the Shire...
between 1857 and 1865. In 1875 he succeeded his father in the viscountcy and entered the House of Lords
House of Lords
The House of Lords is the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Like the House of Commons, it meets in the Palace of Westminster....
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