John Dixon (1785–1857)
John Dixon | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Carlisle | |
| In office 30 July 1847 – 6 March 1848 | |
| Preceded by | William Marshall Philip Howard |
| Succeeded by | William Nicholson Hodgson Philip Howard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1785 |
| Died | 1857 (aged 71–72) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Whig |
John Dixon (1785 – 1857) was a British Whig politician.
Dixon became a Whig Member of Parliament for Carlisle at the 1847 general election, but was the next year unseated due to "several acts of treating" at his election. Although he stood at the resulting by-election, he ranked third and was defeated.