Andrew Fountaine
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For other people named Andrew Fountaine, see Andrew Fountaine (disambiguation).
Andrew Fountaine (7 December 1918 – 14 September 1997) was an activist involved in the British far right. After military service in a number of conflicts, Fountaine joined the Conservative Party and was selected as a parliamentary candidate until his outspoken views resulted in his being disowned by the party.
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Born | Andrew Fountaine (1918-12-07)7 December 1918 |
Died | 14 September 1997(1997-09-14) (aged 78) |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | Army College, Aldershot |
Years active | 1935–1981 |
Known for | Far-right politician |
Notable work | Meaning of an Enemy (1960–65) |
Political party | Conservative Party National Labour Party British National Party National Front Constitutional Movement |
Parent(s) | Charles Fountaine (father), Louisa Constance Catherine Fountaine (mother) |
Relatives | Tony Martin (nephew) |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Rank | Sub-lieutenant |
Conflict | Second World War |
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He was subsequently involved with a number of fringe rightist movements before becoming a founding member of the National Front in 1967. He had several roles within the party and was involved in a number of internal feuds until he left in 1979. He briefly led his own splinter party before retiring from politics.