Robert Heath (MP)

Robert Heath (14 August 1816 – 7 October 1893)[1] was a British Conservative Party politician.[2]

Robert Heath MP
Member of Parliament for Stoke-upon-Trent
In office 7 February 1874 – 7 April 1880 Serving with Edward Kenealy (1875–1880) George Melly (1874–1875)
Preceded by	George Melly William Sargeant Roden
Succeeded by	William Woodall Henry Broadhurst
Personal details
Born	14 August 1816
Died	16 April 1893(1893-04-16) (aged 76)
Nationality	British
Political party	Conservative

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.[2]

Heath was elected MP for Stoke-upon-Trent in 1874, but lost the seat in 1880.[3]

References

1. Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "S" (part 5)
2. "Robert Heath". Grace's Guide to British Industrial History. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
3. Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 (e-book)|format= requires |url= (help) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. ISBN 978-1-349-02349-3.

External links

• Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Robert Heath

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by George Melly William Sargeant Roden	Member of Parliament for Stoke-upon-Trent 1874–1880 With: Edward Kenealy (1875–1880) George Melly (1874–1875)	Succeeded by William Woodall Henry Broadhurst