Sir Richard Stapley (23 October 1842 – 20 May 1920) was a British businessman, philanthropist and

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politician.

Background

Stapley was born the son of Robert Stapley, of

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, Sussex. In 1866, he married Annie Jenner. He was knighted in 1908. In 1919 he founded the Sir Richard Stapley Educational Trust.

Political career

Stapley was Liberal candidate for the

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at the 1892 General Election. He was Liberal candidate for the

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at the January 1910 General Election. He did not stand for parliament again. He was also a Justice of the Peace and a Member of Council of the

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Electoral record

References

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