John Hardy

John Hardy (1773 – 29 September 1855) was a British businessman and member of Parliament.
Hardy was a barrister, Recorder of Leeds for 27 years and the main owner of the Low Moor ironworks. He represented Bradford in the House of Commons from 1832 to 1837 and from 1841 to 1847. His father, John Hardy (1745-1806), who made successful investments in the Low Moor ironworks, was an attorney at Horsforth and Land Steward to the Spencer-Stanhope family.
Category:Last Name Hardy
Category:Born 1773
Category:Died 1855