Isaac Wigney
Isaac Newton Wigney | |
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| Born | 1795 |
| Died | 1844-02-08 |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, politician |
| Years active | 1821–1844 |
| Known for | Member of Parliament for Brighton (1832–1837, 1841–1842) |
Isaac Newton Wigney (1795 – 8 February 1844) was an English banker and a politician affiliated with the Liberal Party, who served as a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons from 1832 to 1842.
He was the son of William Wigney, a prominent banker based in Brighton. Around 1821, he wed Caroline Walter, whose father was William Walter and whose grandfather, John Walter, was the founder and editor of The Times newspaper.
In the general election of 1832, Wigney secured the position of MP representing Brighton. He maintained this role until his loss in 1837 but regained the seat during the 1841 general election.
Wigney assumed control of his father's banking business in 1836; nevertheless, the bank collapsed in 1842. After declaring bankruptcy, he departed from Brighton and resigned his parliamentary seat. He passed away two years later at the age of 49.