Edward Allen BROTHERTON

Background

BROTHERTON, Edward Allen was born in 1856 in Manchester. Son of Tlieophilus Brotherton.

Education

Studied at Owens College.

Career

Chemical manufacturer, with extensive works at Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Sunderland, and Wakefield. Mayor of Wakefield, 1902-1903. Member of Parliament (Conservative) Wakefield since 1902.

Politics

Conservative.

Membership

Clubs: Carlton, Bath, Royal Automobile, Royal Societies, Wakefield.

Interests

• Foreign travel, coaching, hunting, shooting.

Connections

Father:

Tlieophilus Brotherton