Ralph Bernal was a British Whig barrister, politician, and art collector who served as Member of Parliament (MP) four times in various constituencies between 1818 and 1852. He also served as Chairman of Ways and Means, the senior Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons from 1831 to 1841 and again from 1847 to 1852. Bernal is sometimes referred to as The Elder Bernal to distinguish him from his son, Ralph Bernal Osborne, who was also an MP.
- Occupation
- politician, actor, art collector
- Position held
- member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
