George Alexander Reid
British politician
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George Alexander Reid (1794 – 12 May 1852)[1] was a British Conservative politician.
Preceded byRalph Neville
John Ramsbottom
John Ramsbottom
Succeeded byJohn Hatchell
Charles Grenfell
Charles Grenfell
Born1794
Died12 May 1852 (aged 57–58)
George Alexander Reid | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Windsor | |
| In office 8 November 1845 – 12 May 1852 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph Neville John Ramsbottom |
| Succeeded by | John Hatchell Charles Grenfell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1794 |
| Died | 12 May 1852 (aged 57–58) |
| Party | Conservative |
Life
He was the fourth son, by his first marriage, of Andrew Reid of Barnet, a Scottish brewer in London.[2]
Reid was educated at Charterhouse School, leaving in 1810.[3] He matriculated in 1813 at University College, Oxford, graduating B.A. in 1817, M.A. in 1822.[4] He joined the 2nd Regiment of Life Guards in 1818 as an ensign, rising through the ranks to lieutenant-colonel in 1832. He retired on half-pay in 1845.[5]
Reid was elected Conservative Member of Parliament for Windsor at a by-election in 1845—caused by the death of John Ramsbottom—and held the seat until his own death in 1852.[6]