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William Henry Holland (1849-1927)

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Sir William Henry Holland MP, later Lord Rotherham. Had a number of roles in connection with representing the cotton spinning industry.

1849 Born in Higher Broughton, Manchester, son of William Holland, owner of a cotton spinning business

1872 became a partner of his father in the cotton spinning business

1874 Married Mary Lund

1892 Entered Parliament

1893 The business of William Holland and Sons was sold

For many years was chairman of the Fine Cotton Spinners and Doublers Association

1902 Knighted

1910 Raised to the peerage as Baron Rotherham

1927 Died[1]


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  1. ↑ The Times Dec. 28, 1927
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