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George Finch (1835–1907)


George Henry Finch PC (20 February 1835 – 22 May 1907) was an English Conservative politician, who represented Rutland in the House of Commons for 40 years, becoming Father of the House of Commons.

Finch was the son of George Finch, of Burley-on-the-Hill near Oakham and Belton. On the death of his father in 1870 he became an extensive landowner.

Finch was elected as Member of Parliament for Rutland on 23 November 1867. He held the seat until his death in 1907.



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