Background
He was the eldest son of the Rt.
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He was educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge, before being commissioned in the Royal Horse Guards.
Career
He served with distinction with the regiment in the 1882 Anglo-Egyptian War. He made his home at Selwyn Court, Richmond, Surrey. In October 1890 Selwyn informed the local Conservative and Unionist Association that his health would not allow him to undertake a contested election.
His health deteriorated to such a degree that he was forced to resign from the Commons on 4 July 1891 by accepting the office of Steward of the Chiltern Hundreds.
He died aged 34 in Auckland, New Zealand on 1 March 1893 and was buried at Street John"s College, Auckland.
Membership
24th United Kingdom Parliament]
A further general election was held in 1886, and Selwyn stood against Rigby again, this time winning the seat to become member of parliament for Wisbech.
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Nationality
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Political Party
Conservative Party