John Twizell Wawn (1801 – 21 September 1859)
was a
British Liberal
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* a supporter of liberalism
** Liberalism by country
* an adherent of a Liberal Party
* Liberalism (international relations)
* Sexually liberal feminism
* Social liberalism
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and
Radical
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politician.
Wawn was first elected Radical MP for
South Shields
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in
1841
Events
January–March
* January 20 – Charles Elliot of the United Kingdom, and Qishan of the Qing dynasty, agree to the Convention of Chuenpi.
* January 26 – Britain occupies Hong Kong. Later in the year, the first census of the i ...
and held the seat until he stood down at the
1852 general election. Although he attempted to regain the seat at the
1859 general election as a Liberal, he was unsuccessful.
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Members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom for English constituencies
UK MPs 1841–1847
UK MPs 1847–1852
1801 births
1859 deaths