Rowland Barran
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Sir Rowland Hirst Barran (7 Aug 1858 - 6 Aug 1949) was an English politician, Member of Parliament for Leeds North from 30 Jul 1902 (the Leeds North by-election caused by the elevation of William Jackson to the peerage) to the General Election of 14 Dec 1918.
Barran was the son of John Barran, a pioneer in clothing manufacture. Rowland Barran became chairman of the family firm in 1918, succeeding his brother Charles Barran who succeeded their father in this post in 1903.
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| Preceded by William Jackson |
Member of Parliament for Leeds North 1902–1918 |
Succeeded by Alexander Charles Farquharson |
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[edit] Further reading
D. T. Jenkins (2004). "Barran family (per. c.1842–1952)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Oxford University Press. Retrieved on 2007-11-28.
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