Sir Robert Peel | |
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![]() Engraving of Sir Robert Peel, 1st Baronet, by John Henry Robinson (mid 19th century) | |
Member of Parliament for Tamworth | |
In office 1790–1820 | |
Preceded by | John Calvert |
Succeeded by | Lord Charles Townshend |
Personal details | |
Born | 25 April 1750 |
Died | 3 May 1830 |
Spouse | Ellen Yates |
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Sir Robert Peel, 1st Baronet (25 April 1750 – 3 May 1830), was a British politician and industrialist and one of the early textile manufacturers of the Industrial Revolution. He was one of the ten known British millionaires in 1799.
He was the father of Sir Robert Peel, twice Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
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