Background
Edmund Routledge was born in London on 30 January 1843, the second son of George Routledge (1812-1888), the founder of the publishing house Routledge. He started with his father"s publishing house in 1859.
Edmund Routledge was born in London on 30 January 1843, the second son of George Routledge (1812-1888), the founder of the publishing house Routledge. He started with his father"s publishing house in 1859.
Politics In 1886, he stood as the Liberal Party candidate for Parliament for Kensington North, but came second to the incumbent, Sir Roper Lethbridge for the Conservative Party. In 1887, he stood as the Liberal candidate for Parliament for Paddington North in a by-election, but came second to Sir John Aird, 1st Baronet for the Conservatives.
From 1889 to 1895, he was a member of the London County Council for the Progressive Party.
