Henry Hibbert
British politician (1850-1927)
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Sir Henry Flemming Hibbert, 1st Baronet DL (4 April 1850 – 15 November 1927)[1] was a British Conservative politician.
Sir Henry Flemming Hibbert 1st Baronet, DL | |
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Grave memorial inscription | |
| Member of Parliament for Chorley | |
| In office 1913–1918 | |
| Preceded by | The Lord Balcarres |
| Succeeded by | Douglas Hacking |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 April 1850 |
| Died | 15 November 1927 (aged 77) |
| Party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Marion Theresa Reuss |
Hibbert was chairman of the Technical Instruction Committee of the Lancashire County Council. He received the freedom and livery of the Plumbers′ Company in December 1902,[2] and was awarded a knighthood in 1903.[3]
He was elected the Member of Parliament for Chorley following the 1913 by-election and served until 1918. He became deputy lieutenant of the County of Lancaster in 1915.[4] In 1919 he was created a baronet, of Chorley in the County of Lancashire,[5] which became extinct on his death.[1]
He died in 1927, aged 77, and was buried in Chorley cemetery.[citation needed]
Family
Hibbert had married Marion Theresa Reuss (5 March 1851 – 13 September 1942). Their son, Cyril, was killed in action during World War I.[citation needed]
