Matthew White Ridley 1842 - 1904
- occupation:
- Politician, chairman (railway company)
- Nationality:
- British
- born in:
- London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Matthew White Ridley studied at Harrow and Oxford beginning his political career shortly after graduating. He became Conservative MP for Northumberland in 1868. He was Under-Secretary at the Home Office in 1880 and Financial Secretary to the Treasury in 1885/6. He became MP for Blackpool 1887-1900 and Home Secretary 1895-1900. He joined the North Eastern Railway Board in 188 and was Chairman from 1902-1904.