Evelyn John Shirley (26 April 1788 – 31 December 1856), was a British politician.

Background

Shirley was the eldest son of Evelyn Shirley, son of the Hon. George Shirley, younger son of

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. His mother was Phillis Byam Wollaston, daughter of

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. He was educated at

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later

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in 1807. He inherited Ettington Park, making some alterations to it in 1824.

Political career

After having served as

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for 1813–14 and

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for 1824–25, Shirley was returned to Parliament for

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in 1826, a seat he held until 1831. He later represented Warwickshire South between 1836 and 1849.

Family

Shirley married Eliza, daughter of Arthur Stanhope, in 1810. They had several children, including

Evelyn Shirley Evelyn Shirley may refer to: *Evelyn Shirley (1788–1856), Member of Parliament (MP) *Evelyn Shirley (1812–1882) Evelyn Philip Shirley (22 January 1812 – 19 September 1882), was a British politician, antiquary and genealogist. Background ...

, also a politician, and Arthur Shirley (1813–1877), a Major-General in the Army. Shirley died in December 1856, aged 68. His wife survived him by three years and died in April 1859.

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