Henry Fishwick
Henry Fishwick | |
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Portrait of Henry Fishwick (1906) by Thomas Edwin Mostyn | |
| Mayor of Rochdale | |
| In office 1903–1905 | |
| Preceded by | Sir James Duckworth |
| Succeeded by | Sir James Jones |
| Councillor for Rochdale | |
| In office 1871–1914 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 March 1835 Rochdale, Lancashire |
| Died | 23 September 1914 (aged 79) Rochdale, Lancashire |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
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| Military service | |
| Branch/service | |
| Years of service | 1860–1902 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-Colonel (1871) |
| Unit | Volunteer Force |
| Commands | Eighth (King's) Regiment |
Lt-Col Henry Fishwick JP FSA FRHistS (9 March 1835 – 23 September 1914) was a British soldier, politician and antiquary. After a military career, he became a Liberal Party Councillor (1871–1914) and twice Mayor of Rochdale (1903–1905). He was also author and editor of several books on Lancashire and was a founding member of three of the county's historical societies.