Frederick North DL, JP (2 July 1800,

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– 29 October 1869), was a British

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politician.

Background and education

A member of the North family headed by the

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, Frederick North was the son of Francis Frederick North, great-grandson of the Hon. Roger North, younger son of

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. Roger North's elder brother

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was the great-grandfather of Prime Minister

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. Frederick North's mother was Elizabeth, daughter of Reverend William Whitear. He was educated at Harrow and

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Political career

North entered Parliament as one of two representatives for

in 1831, a seat he held until 1835 and again between 1854 and 1865 and 1868 and 1869. He was also a Deputy Lieutenant and

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for

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. The highest point in Hastings is now named North's Seat in his honour, from which France can be seen on a clear day.

Family

North married Janet, daughter of Sir John Marjoribanks M.P., 1st Baronet of Lees in the County of Berwick, in 1825. They had several children, one of whom,

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, became a notable traveller and botanical illustrator. Janet died in January 1855. North remained a widower until his death in October 1869, aged 69. He was the grandfather of

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, the inaugural Director of the

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:North, Frederick 1800 births 1869 deaths Deputy Lieutenants of Norfolk Liberal Party (UK) MPs for English constituencies UK MPs 1831–1832 UK MPs 1832–1835 UK MPs 1835–1837 UK MPs 1852–1857 UK MPs 1857–1859 UK MPs 1859–1865 UK MPs 1868–1874

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People educated at Harrow School Alumni of St John's College, Cambridge