Robert Purvis (politician)
Robert Purvis | |
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Purvis in 1895 | |
| Member of Parliament for Peterborough | |
| In office 1895–1906 | |
| Preceded by | Alpheus Morton |
| Succeeded by | Granville Greenwood |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 July 1844 Roxburghshire, Scotland |
| Died | 23 June 1920 (aged 75) |
| Political party | Liberal Unionist |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (1885-1886) |
| Occupation | Barrister |
Sir Robert Purvis (5 July 1844 – 23 June 1920) was a British barrister and Liberal Unionist politician. He sat in the House of Commons from 1895 to 1905 as the member of parliament (MP) for Peterborough.