Kirkman Daniel Hodgson,JP (1814 – 11 September 1879) was an East India merchant and banker, becoming a partner in the mercantile firm ofBaring Brothers and Co. He later becameDeputy Governor andGovernor of the Bank of England (1863–1865) and aMember of Parliament in the United Kingdom.[1][2][3][4] He first stood inBridport in 1857 to 1868 and later stood in theconstituency of Bristol after winning a by-election in 1870 and retaining the seat in the 1874 General Elections. His resignation triggered the1878 Bristol by-election.
He was the son of John Hodgson, of The Elms, Hampstead. He attendedCharterhouse School in 1826.[5] Hodgson married Frances Butler (1822–1851) in 1843[6] and the children to the marriage were Caroline Anna and Robert Kirkman.
Hodgson died at his residence of Ashgrove,Sevenoaks,Kent.[3]
Obituary of Kirkman Daniel Hodgson inThe Times.s:The Times/1879/Wills and bequests/Kirkman Daniel Hodgson inThe Times.| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by | Member of Parliament for Bridport 1857–1868 With:Thomas Alexander Mitchell | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Member of Parliament for Bristol 1870–1878 With:Samuel Morley 1868–1885 | Succeeded by |
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| Preceded by | Governor of the Bank of England 1863 – 1865 | Succeeded by |
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