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Michael Bass
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Born in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire
Born on 6th of July 1799
Died on 29th of April 1884

Born 1799. died 1884 - English brewer.


His grandfather William Bass founded the family brewery business in 1777, which Michael joined and expanded considerably. He helped improve working conditions both as employer and Liberal MP (1848-83). His son, Michael Arthur Bass became Baron Burton in 1886.

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