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Sir Richard Mathias, 1st Baronet - Liberal Party politician
Sir Richard Mathias, 1st Baronet ) - Liberal Party politician. Elected as MP for Cheltenham in the December 1910 election, but unseated on petition, becoming the 29th shortest serving member of parliament with 68 days effective service!
1911
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Baronet Cheltenham Liberal Mathias Member Parliament
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Sir Richard Mathias, 1st Baronet (1863-1942): A Brief Parliamentary Tenure in Liberal Politics This evocative portrait captures Sir Richard Mathias, 1st Baronet, a prominent Liberal Party politician whose parliamentary career was marked by brevity. Born in 1863, Mathias made headlines in 1910 when he was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Cheltenham. However, his tenure in the House of Commons was short-lived, as he was unseated just 68 days later following a petition. Mathias' election victory in December 1910 was a significant achievement for the Liberal Party, which was then the ruling party in the United Kingdom. Yet, his time in Parliament proved to be a brief interlude. The circumstances surrounding his unseating are not well documented, but it is clear that his parliamentary career did not last long enough to make a substantial impact. Despite his brief tenure, Mathias' election and subsequent unseating made him a footnote in British political history. He is recorded as the 29th shortest serving member of Parliament in the modern era. The portrait captures the intensity and determination in his gaze, suggesting a man who was undeterred by the challenges that lay ahead. Mathias' political legacy is a reminder of the unpredictability of parliamentary politics and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. His story serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have sought to shape the course of British politics, even if their tenure in office was brief.
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