Joseph Hoare (MP for Kingston upon Hull)
Joseph Hoare | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Child's Hill House, Hampstead, London, England |
| Died | January 21, 1886 (aged 71) |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, politician |
| Known for | Partner at Hoare's Bank; Member of Parliament for Kingston upon Hull |
Joseph Hoare (21 March 1814 – 21 January 1886) was a British banker and politician affiliated with the Conservative party.
Early life and family
Hoare was born in 1814 at Child's Hill House, located in Hampstead, London. He was the fourth son of Samuel Hoare and Louisa Gurney, who was the daughter of John Gurney and Catherine Barclay.
His education took place at Trinity College, Cambridge, after which he became a partner at Hoare's Bank on Lombard Street in London. This institution, established by his forebear Richard Hoare, holds the distinction of being the oldest bank in the United Kingdom and ranks as the fourth oldest globally. In 1836, he entered into marriage with Anne Amelia Buxton, daughter of Charles Buxton and Martha Henning; their union produced no offspring before her passing in 1843.
In 1847, Hoare married for a second time to Rachel Juliana Barclay, daughter of former Member of Parliament Charles Barclay and Anna Maria Kett.
Political career
Hoare secured election as Member of Parliament for Kingston upon Hull during the 1859 general election, but his tenure lasted less than four months due to allegations of corruption leading to his removal. Later, in the 1868 election, he contested a parliamentary seat in Manchester but was unsuccessful.
Other activities
In addition to his banking and political roles, Hoare held the position of Deputy Lieutenant of Middlesex and served as president of the Hampstead Conservative Association.