George Courtauld (politician)

George Courtauld was an English cloth manufacturer and Liberal Party politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1878 to 1885.

Early life and education

George Courtauld was born on 11 August 1830 to George Courtauld and Susanna Courtauld, née Sewell. Courtauld was baptised on 8 December 1831 in Bocking.
Courtauld was educated at University College, London and became a partner in the firm of Samuel Courtauld & Co which had been established by his grandfather George Courtauld. He was High Sheriff of Essex in 1896 and a Justice of the Peace for Essex.

Politics

In December 1878 Courtauld was elected at a by-election as the Liberal Member of Parliament for Maldon. He held the seat until 1885. He was a Unitarian and supported social reform and suffrage extension.

Personal life

In 1855, Courtauld married Mina Courtauld at St Mark's Church. In 1864, Courtauld married Susanna Elizabeth at St. James Church. In 1888, Courtauld married Serena Elizabeth Courtauld. Courtauld and his wives had in total 13 children. His children included Katharine Courtauld and Elizabeth Courtauld. He was the grandfather of Augustine Courtauld.