John Towneley (politician)
John Towneley | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Beverley | |
| In office 1841–1852 | |
| Preceded by | Sackville Lane-Fox Sir James Hogg, Bt |
| Succeeded by | Hon. Francis Charles Lawley William Wells |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 February 1806 |
| Died | 21 February 1878 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Whig |
Colonel John Towneley DL (16 February 1806 – 21 February 1878) was a wealthy English Gentleman from an old Roman Catholic, Lancashire family. He entered the United Kingdom parliament for the Whig Party, and later commanded the 5th Royal Lancashire Militia.
He was made deputy lieutenant for Lancashire on 10 May 1834. In 1876, he inherited the family trustee seat at the British Museum.