Frederick George Howard Explained

Frederick George Howard (8 June 1805  - 18 November 1834) was a British politician.

The second son of George Howard, Howard served as a captain in the 90th Regiment of Foot.^[1] He stood in the 1832 UK general election in Morpeth. He won election as a Whig, and focused on free trade and the abolition of monopolies.^[2]

In 1834, Howard was travelling in a curricle near Bagnalstown, when the horse bolted. He attempted to jump clear of the vehicle, but hit his head hard and died.

Notes and References

1. Book: Richardson . Moses Aaron . The Local Historian's Table Book of Remarkable Occurrences, Historical Facts, Traditions, Legendary and Descriptive Ballads &c., &c. Connected with the Counties of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, and Durham . 4 . 1844 . 172.
2. Book: Stenton . Michael . Who's Who of British Members of Parliament . 1 . 1976 . Harvester Press . Hassocks . 0855272198 . 201.