author
Robert Ferguson
d. 1898
A Victorian man of many roles, he moved between business, local politics, poetry, and antiquarian research in Carlisle. His writing and public work were closely tied to the history and character of Cumberland.
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The River-Names of Europe
by Robert Ferguson
Surnames as a Science
by Robert Ferguson
About the author
Born on April 1, 1817, Robert Ferguson was an English mill-owner, antiquarian, and Liberal politician from Cumberland. He served as Member of Parliament for Carlisle from 1874 to 1886, and he was also active in local civic life, including periods as mayor of Carlisle.
Beyond politics, he is remembered for his strong interest in local history and antiquarian studies. Sources on his life also describe him as a poet, and his work connected him closely with the historical culture of Carlisle and the surrounding region.
He died on September 1, 1898. A clear portrait was not readily confirmed from the sources reviewed, so no profile image is included here.