Harry McCalmont
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Sir Harry McCalmont CB |
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| Born | 31 May 1861 |
| Died | 8 December 1902 (aged 41) |
| Allegiance | British |
| Service/branch | Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
Colonel Harry Leslie Blundell McCalmont (30 May 1861 – 8 December 1902) was a British army officer, race-horse owner, yachtsman and Conservative party politician.
He was the son of Hugh Barklie Blundell McCalmont, and was educated at Eton College before gaining a commission in the 6th Regiment of Foot in 1881. He subsequently transferred to the Scots Guards four years later.
In 1888, his millionaire great uncle, Hugh McCalmont died. Under the conditions of his will, a trust fund was established paying Harry McCalmont 2,000 pounds a year for seven years, after which he would inherit the remainder of the estate. He used this income to purchase the Cheveley Park estate and stud farm near Newmarket from the Duke of Rutland. There he established a successful stable of racehorses. Among his horses were Timothy, a winner of the Ascot Gold Cup and Alexandra Plate and Isinglass winner of the Epsom Derby, St. Leger Stakes and Epsom Gold Cup. He retired from the regular army in 1889, becoming colonel of the 6th (Militia) Battalion of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. He was also a keen yachtsman and member of the Royal Yacht Squadron.
In 1895 a general election was called, and McCalmont was selected as Conservative candidate for the Newmarket constituency, then held by the Liberals. He was successful, unseating the sitting member of parliament, Sir George Newnes.
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