He is the brother of Sir Henry Doulton who took the leading role in the family business and establishing it as a significant concern.
[3] He died of apoplexy at Summerhill House, Tunbridge Wells on 21 May 1872, and was brought to West Norwood Cemetery for burial in his father's plot.
Frederick had first stood unsuccessfully for Lambeth in 1852 where he had adopted a platform critical of lavish campaigns and corrupt and unfair voting.
Surprisingly, in 1857, he stood aside to nominate and support the candidature of William Roupell, a vain and shallow candidate who indulged in exorbitant campaigning and entertaining of electors.
[9] Frederick Doulton was accused of fraud in Brussels, but escaped the charges on appeal since overcharging was not a crime.