Rowland Barran

Rowland Barran

Sir Rowland Hirst Barran (7 Aug 1858 - 6 Aug 1949) was an English politician, Member of Parliament for Leeds North from 30 Jul 1902 (the Leeds North by-election caused by the elevation of William Jackson to the peerage) to the General Election of 14 Dec 1918.

Barran was the son of John Barran, a pioneer in clothing manufacture. Rowland Barran became chairman of the family firm in 1918, succeeding his brother Charles Barran who succeeded their father in this post in 1903.

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* [http://www.angeltowns.com/town/peerage/lcommons1.htm Leigh Rayment's peerage pages]

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