Arthur Holt (politician)
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Arthur Frederick Holt (8 August 1914 – 23 August 1995) was a hosiery manufacturer and Liberal Party politician in the United Kingdom, and Member of Parliament for thirteen years.
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Arthur Holt | |
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President of the Liberal Party | |
In office 1974–1975 | |
Leader | Jeremy Thorpe |
Preceded by | Rhys Lloyd |
Succeeded by | Margaret Wingfield |
Liberal Chief Whip | |
In office May 1962 – 1963 | |
Leader | Jo Grimond |
Preceded by | Donald Wade |
Succeeded by | Eric Lubbock |
Member of Parliament for Bolton West | |
In office 25 October 1951 – 25 September 1964 | |
Preceded by | John Lewis |
Succeeded by | Gordon Oakes |
Personal details | |
Born | 8 August 1914 Bolton, Lancashire |
Died | 23 August 1995(1995-08-23) (aged 81) |
Political party | Liberal Party |
Spouse |
Kathleen Openshaw (m. 1939) |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Victoria University of Manchester |
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