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Ralph Bernal
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During his youth he became an actor and he performed to acclaim in several works by William Shakespeare during which time he gained a reputation for oratory. From 1842 to 1847 he was Member of Parliament for Weymouth and Melcombe Regis. Bernal was president of the British Archaeological Society in 1853.
He built up a substantial collection of glass, ceramics and other art objects, which were auctioned after his death, with the 4,000 lots selling for £70,000.
Bernal"s great-great-great-great-granddaughter is actress Olivia Wilde.
Membership
7th United Kingdom Parliament. 8th United Kingdom Parliament. 9th United Kingdom Parliament.
10th United Kingdom Parliament.
11th United Kingdom Parliament. 12th United Kingdom Parliament.
13th United Kingdom Parliament. 14th United Kingdom Parliament]
He was Member of Parliament (Member of Parliament) for Lincoln 1818 to 1820 and Member of Parliament for Rochester from 1820 to 1841 and again from 1847 to 1852.
