William Harvey DU CROS, British Member of Parliament.
Background
DU CROS, William Harvey was born on June 19, 1846. Son of Edouard Pierre du Cros (the family being of noble Huguenot descent, driven from Montpelier in the Itorault and settled in Dublin, 1702), of the Rectory Moone, Company Kildare, and Maria, daughter of late John Molloy of Dublin.
Education
The King’s Hospital, Dublin. J. P. Sussex; Chevalier of the Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur"Honneur. Knight of the Order of Isabella la Cat (Mica.
Career
Founded the pneumatic tyre industry, and now largely interested in the development of the automobile industry. Member of Parliament (Conservative) Hastings, 190G-8.
Politics
Conservative.
Membership
Clubs: Carlton, Saint Stephen’s, Royal Automobile.
Clubs: Carlton, St. Stephen’s, Royal Automobile.
Interests
Has been a noted athlete in Irish amateur circles. Now an ardent motorist.