Matthew Talbot Baines
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For the English cricketer, see Matthew Baines (cricketer).
Matthew Talbot Baines PC QC DL (17 February 1799 – 22 January 1860) was a British lawyer and Liberal politician. He most notably served as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster in Lord Palmerston's 1855 to 1858 administration.
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Matthew Talbot Baines | |
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President of the Poor Law Board | |
In office 1 January 1849 (1849-01-01) – 21 February 1852 (1852-02-21) | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | Lord John Russell |
Preceded by | Charles Buller |
Succeeded by | Sir John Trollope, Bt |
In office 30 December 1852 (1852-12-30) – 13 August 1855 (1855-08-13) | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | The Earl of Aberdeen |
Preceded by | Sir John Trollope, Bt |
Succeeded by | Hon. Edward Pleydell-Bouverie |
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster | |
In office 7 December 1855 (1855-12-07) – 21 February 1858 (1858-02-21) | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | The Viscount Palmerston |
Preceded by | The Earl of Harrowby |
Succeeded by | The Duke of Montrose |
Personal details | |
Born | 17 February 1799 (1799-02-17) Leeds, Yorkshire |
Died | 22 January 1860(1860-01-22) (aged 60) |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Whig, Liberal |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
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