Robert Heath (MP) explained

Robert Heath
Office:Member of Parliament
for Stoke-upon-Trent
Term Start:7 February 1874
Term End:7 April 1880
Alongside:Edward Kenealy (1875–1880)
George Melly (1874–1875)
Predecessor:George Melly
William Sargeant Roden
Successor:William Woodall
Henry Broadhurst
Birth Date:14 August 1816
Nationality:British
Party:Conservative

Robert Heath (14 August 1816 – 7 October 1893) was a British Conservative Party politician.[1]

Heath was educated at Dr Magnus's School at Etruria Hall before leaving education at age 14 and joining his father's firm, Clough Hall Collieries and Ironworks. on his father's death in 1849, he became manager. However, in 1854 he resigned this role and joined the development of Silverdale and Kunthon Forges, under Stainer & Heath. He retired from active business in 1886.[1]

Heath was elected MP for Stoke-upon-Trent in 1874, but lost the seat in 1880.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Robert Heath. Grace's Guide to British Industrial History. 21 January 2018.
  2. Book: Craig. F. W. S.. F. W. S. Craig. British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885. 1977. Macmillan Press. London. 978-1-349-02349-3. 1st. e-book.