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Lieut-Colonel Richard Pilkington (1841-1908), C.B., MP, mayor of St. Helens, glass manufacturer (of [[Pilkington Brothers]]) and colliery proprietor. | Lieut-Colonel Richard Pilkington (1841-1908), C.B., MP, mayor of St. Helens, glass manufacturer (of [[Pilkington Brothers]]) and colliery proprietor. | ||
1841 Born in St Helens | 1841 Born in St Helens, son of [[Richard Pilkington (1795-1869)|Richard Pilkington]] | ||
1859 Became a partner in the family glass business | 1859 Became a partner in the family glass business | ||
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Lieut-Colonel Richard Pilkington (1841-1908), C.B., MP, mayor of St. Helens, glass manufacturer (of Pilkington Brothers) and colliery proprietor.
1841 Born in St Helens, son of Richard Pilkington
1859 Became a partner in the family glass business
1890 One of the founders of the British Insulated Wire Co
1899 Elected MP for Newton, Lancashire
1908 Died in Prescot. Chairman of Richard Evans and Co, St. Helens Cable Co[1]
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Sources of Information
- ↑ The Times, Aug 12, 1908