Harry Liddell (1866–1931) was a British politician. He was elected (

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for

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in 1905, resigning in 1907 by becoming

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. He was born in Donacloney, Northern Ireland in 1866. Growing up, he served as an apprentice in his father's linen business. He represented the firm Liddel and Co. in the United States until his father died. He then returned to Donaghcloney and took over the business. Liddell was elected (

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in 1905, defeating Alderman Andrew Beattie.

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* 1866 births 1931 deaths Politicians from County Down Members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom for County Down constituencies (1801–1922) UK MPs 1900–1906 UK MPs 1906–1910 Irish Unionist Party MPs Businesspeople from County Down {{Ireland-UK-MP-stub