Peter Borthwick

Peter Borthwick

Peter Borthwick (1804 - 18 December 1852) was a British politician and newspaper editor.

Political career

Borthwick was MP for Evesham from 1835-37 and again from 1841-47. In between, from 1837-41, the MP for Evesham was Sir George Rushout, 3rd Baron Northwick of Northwick Park, Wocestershire. These two gentlemen fought one of the last duels in England on May 8, 1838 over the disputed election of 1837.

Publishing career

Borthwick was editor of the Morning Post from 1848, until his death in 1852. This paper was noted for its outspoken support of Lord Palmerston's foreign policy.

Later life

Borthwick died 18 December, 1852 and is buried in Brompton Cemetery, London. [http://www.brompton.org/Residents.htm]

Personal life

He married Margaret Colville, who died 13 November 1864, aged 59 years.

Their son was Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk, who took over as editor of the Morning Post on the death of his father.


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