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Henry Matthews

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Data Last Updated: 7 August 2025
Application Last Amended: 20 July 2024
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Born: 13 January 1826, Ceylon

Died: 3 April 1913

Peerages

1st Viscount Llandaff - 5 August 1895

Member of Privy Council - 3 August 1886

son of Henry Matthews

grandson of John Matthews

Appointments

Elections fought

21 November 1868		Dungarvan	Liberal Party	157	59.92
7 February 1874		Dungarvan	Liberal Party	115	46.75
24 January 1877		Dungarvan	Liberal Party	119	46.48
24 November 1885		Birmingham North	Conservative Party	3,561	46.01
3 July 1886		Birmingham East	Conservative Party	3,341	56.69
3 August 1886 Resignation of Rt Hon Henry Matthews on appointment as Secretary of State for the Home Department.
11 August 1886		Birmingham East	Conservative Party	Unopposed
6 July 1892		Birmingham East	Conservative Party	5,041	61.71