George Allsopp (British politician)
George Higginson Allsopp | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Burton-on-Trent, England |
| Died | September 9, 1907 (aged 61) |
| Occupation(s) | Brewer, politician |
| Years active | 1868–1906 |
| Known for | Member of Parliament for Worcester (1885–1906) |
George Higginson Allsopp (28 March 1846 – 9 September 1907) was a prominent English brewer and a Conservative Party politician who represented his constituency in the House of Commons from 1885 until 1906.
Biography
Allsopp was born in Burton-on-Trent as the son of Henry Allsopp, who led the brewing company Samuel Allsopp & Sons. He received his education at Eton and later at Trinity College, Cambridge. Following his studies, he became involved in the family brewing business. From 1868 to 1871, he played cricket for Worcestershire, although not at the first-class level. He also held the roles of J.P. and Deputy Lieutenant in both Staffordshire and Derbyshire, and he served as chairman of the Burton-on-Trent School Board.
After an initial unsuccessful attempt to enter Parliament at Droitwich in 1880, Allsopp secured election as MP for Worcester in 1885. He maintained this position until he stepped down in 1906.
His residences included Foston Hall in Derby and 8 Hereford Gardens, Park Lane. Allsopp passed away in Salisbury at the age of 61.
In 1895, he wed Mildred Georgiana Ashley-Cooper, daughter of Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 8th Earl of Shaftesbury. His brother Samuel represented Taunton as an MP, while siblings Herbert and Frederic were noted first-class cricketers.