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The son of industrialist, Benjamin Hall, he became MP for Monmouth in 1832 and held the seat for five years. He was instrumental in the passing of the Truck Act in 1831. He was created a baronet in 1838, and appointed Commissioner for Works in 1855. In this post, he ordered the casting of the bell nicknamed Big Ben (in his honour) in 1856. It now hangs in The Clock Tower of the Houses of Parliament in London.
Through his wife, Lady Llanover, Hall inherited the Llanover estate in Monmouthshire, and in 1859 was created 1st Baron LlanoverThe title of Baron Llanover was created in 1859 for Benjamin Hall, who had previously served in Lord Palmerston's first government as First Commissioner of Works. The title became extinct upon his death in 1867. Barons Llanover ( 1859) Benjamin Hall, 1st.
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1854–1855
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William Cowper
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Sir William Molesworth, BtSir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet ( 23 May 1810 22 October 1855), was an English politician. He was born in London and succeeded to the baronetcy in 1823. At Cambridge he fought a duel with his tutor, and for some time studied abroad. On the passing of
|width="40%" align="center"|First Commissioner of WorksThe First Commissioner of Works and Public Buildings replaced the First Commissioner of Woods and Forests in 1851. The position was frequently of cabinet level and has since been abolished after several renamings. First Commissioners of Works, 1851-1940 E
1855–1858
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The Lord John MannersJohn James Robert Manners 7th Duke of Rutland also known as Lord John Manners ( December 13 1818 August 4 1906), was an English statesman. He was born at Belvoir Castle on the 13th of December 1818, being the younger son of the 5th Duke of Rutland by Lady
| Preceded by: New Creation | Baron LlanoverThe title of Baron Llanover was created in 1859 for Benjamin Hall, who had previously served in Lord Palmerston's first government as First Commissioner of Works. The title became extinct upon his death in 1867. Barons Llanover ( 1859) Benjamin Hall, 1st | Succeeded by: Extinct |