John Hardy
Politician
1773 – 1855
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Who was John Hardy?
John Hardy was a British businessman and member of Parliament.
Hardy was the main owner of the Low Moor ironworks and also represented Bradford in the House of Commons from 1832 to 1837 and from 1841 to 1847. He married Isabel, daughter of Richard Gathorne. Their elder son John was created a Baronet in 1876 while their third son Gathorne became a prominent Conservative politician and was created Earl of Cranbrook in 1892. Hardy died in September 1855.
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- Born
- 1773
- Children
- Died
- Sep 29, 1855
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on July 23, 2013
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