Henry Cecil Raikes
Henry Cecil Raikes | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons Chairman of Ways and Means | |
| In office 1874–1880 | |
| Speaker | Henry Brand |
| Preceded by | John Bonham-Carter |
| Succeeded by | Lyon Playfair |
| Postmaster General | |
| In office 19 August 1886 – 24 August 1891 | |
| Monarch | Victoria |
| Prime Minister | The Marquess of Salisbury |
| Preceded by | The Lord Wolverton |
| Succeeded by | Sir James Fergusson, Bt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 November 1838 Chester, Cheshire |
| Died | 24 August 1891 (aged 52) Denbighshire |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Charlotte Trevor-Roper (d. 1922) |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
Henry Cecil Raikes PC (18 November 1838 – 24 August 1891) was a British Conservative Party politician. He was Chairman of Ways and Means between 1874 and 1880 and served as Postmaster General between 1886 and 1891.