Edward Baines (1800–1890)
Sir Edward Baines | |
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Sir Edward Baines, c.1870 | |
| Born | 28 May 1800 Leeds, England |
| Died | 2 March 1890 (aged 89) Leeds, England |
| Occupations | Journalist, politician |
| Known for | Voluntarism |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Martha Blackburn (m. 1829) |
| Children | Thomas Blackburn Baines (1832–1891) |
| Parent(s) | Edward Baines Charlotte Baines née Talbot |
| Relatives | Son-in-law, Rev. Eustace Conder (1820–1892) |
Sir Edward Baines (28 May 1800 – 2 March 1890), also known as Edward Baines Jr, was a nonconformist English newspaper editor and Member of Parliament (MP), and ancestor of author Jilly Cooper.