Born 30 April 1834, died 28 May 1913. 1st Baron Avebury. Major involvement in establishing archaeology as a discipline, promoting evolution etc. Wrote standard book on archaeology of time. Held a number of academic posts. 1870 elected MP for Maidstone. Responsible for 1871 Bank Holidays Act and 1882 Ancient Monuments Act. * 1879 First president of the Institute of Bankers. * Jan 1884 founded Proportional Representation Society – later Electoral Reform Society. Trustee of British Museum. * 1888-92 President of London Chamber of Commerce.
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