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1893 The business of [[William Holland and Sons]] was sold | 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 | 1902 Knighted | ||
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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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Sources of Information
- ↑ The Times Dec. 28, 1927