Markham Spofforth

Markham Spofforth (14 March 1825 – 26 January 1907) was a British solicitor and political agent.

Spofforth took over the role as Principal Agent when Rose had to resign in 1859 following accusations of corruption.

[1] He resigned as Principal Agent in 1870, plagued by accusations of electoral corruption, and was succeeded by John Eldon Gorst.

At Disraeli's instigation, Spofforth was appointed a Senior Taxing Master in Chancery in 1876.

[1] He died on 26 January 1907 at his home in Knightsbridge, London, and was buried in Kensal Green cemetery.