Sir Joseph Renals, 1st Baronet (21 February 1843 – 1 November 1908) was

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for 1894–95.

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The son of William Renals, of The Park,

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, Renals was born in Nottingham and was privately educated there. He was a partner in the firm of Renals & Co,

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s. He married Mary Wilson in 1870, and they had three children. He was Common Councillor for

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Ward between 1885 and 1888, and an Alderman from 1888 to 1907. He was

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for 1892–93 and

for 1894–95. His tenure as Lord Mayor was controversial, and the

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refused to pass the customary vote of thanks on his relinquishing the office. He was created a

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, of the

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, on 4 September 1895.

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1843 births 1908 deaths 19th-century lord mayors of London Baronets in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom British businesspeople Officers of the Legion of Honour Politicians from Nottingham Aldermen of the City of London Councilmen of the City of London Sheriffs of the City of London {{UK-business-bio-1840s-stub

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