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Matthew Bell (British politician)

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Matthew Bell (18 April 1793 – 28 October 1871)[1] was a British coal owner and Conservative politician who was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Northumberland, 1826–1831, and South Northumberland, 1832–1852.[1]

He was Sheriff of Northumberland for 1816–1817.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Escott, Margaret (2009). "BELL, Matthew (1793-1871), of Woolsington, Northumb. and 35 Wimpole Street, Mdx.". In Fisher, David (ed.). The House of Commons 1820–1832. The History of Parliament Trust.
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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Northumberland
18261831
With: Thomas Wentworth Beaumont to July 1826
Hon Henry Liddell July 1826 – 1830
Thomas Wentworth Beaumont from 1830
Succeeded by
New constituency Member of Parliament for South Northumberland
18321852
With: Thomas Wentworth Beaumont 1832–37
Christopher Blackett 1837–41
Saville Craven Henry Ogle 1841–52
Succeeded by