Benjamin Walsh (c. 1775 – 1818) was an

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stockbroker and member of parliament representing

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from 1808 to 1812. In 1809 he was expelled from the London Stock Exchange for "gross and nefarious conduct". In 1812 he was convicted of defrauding

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of a considerable sum of money. Walsh was pardoned by the

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, but was expelled from the House of Commons. In 1813 Walsh purchased a Plymouth newspaper which subsequently failed in 1816. One of his sons was

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who emigrated to the United States in 1838 and became a notable entomologist.

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Year of birth uncertain 1818 deaths Place of birth missing 1775 births UK MPs 1807–1812 Members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom for English constituencies Expelled members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom {{England-UK-MP-stub