Robert Heath (14 August 1816 – 7 October 1893) was a

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politician. Heath was educated at Dr Magnus's School at

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before leaving education at age 14 and joining his father's firm, Clough Hall Collieries and Ironworks. on his father's death in 1849, he became manager. However, in 1854 he resigned this role and joined the development of Silverdale and Kunthon Forges, under Stainer & Heath. He retired from active business in 1886. Heath was elected MP for

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in 1874, but lost the seat in 1880.

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* Conservative Party (UK) MPs for English constituencies UK MPs 1874–1880 1816 births 1893 deaths {{England-Conservative-UK-MP-1810s-stub