William Roupell died at home at Harvey Lodge, Christchurch Road On This Day 25 March 1909
A British politician. He was Liberal Party Member of Parliament for Lambeth from 1857 until his resignation in 1862 due to his arrest for forgery.
In 1854, he forged his father's will in favour of his mother, thus obtaining control of the family estate. In less than ten years he had squandered and gambled away about £184,000. In 1862, he admitted his crimes and was stentenced to penal servitude for life.
After his release from Portland Prison in 1876, settled in London where he proved to be a respected member of the community involved in the church and charity work.
He is buried at West Norwood Cemetery.
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A British politician. He was Liberal Party Member of Parliament for Lambeth from 1857 until his resignation in 1862 due to his arrest for forgery.
In 1854, he forged his father's will in favour of his mother, thus obtaining control of the family estate. In less than ten years he had squandered and gambled away about £184,000. In 1862, he admitted his crimes and was stentenced to penal servitude for life.
After his release from Portland Prison in 1876, settled in London where he proved to be a respected member of the community involved in the church and charity work.
He is buried at West Norwood Cemetery.
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