Geoffrey Johnson-Smith
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Sir Geoffrey Johnson-Smith, DL (16 April 1924 – 11 August 2010) was a British Conservative politician. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1959 to 2001, with only a brief interruption in the 1960s. He was also a television presenter.[1]
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Quick Facts The Right HonourableSir Geoffrey Johnson-SmithDL, Member of Parliamentfor Wealden East Grinstead (1965–1983) ...
Sir Geoffrey Johnson-Smith | |
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Member of Parliament for Wealden East Grinstead (1965–1983) | |
In office 5 February 1965 – 14 May 2001 | |
Preceded by | Evelyn Emmet |
Succeeded by | Charles Hendry |
Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras South | |
In office 8 October 1959 – 25 September 1964 | |
Preceded by | Lena Jeger |
Succeeded by | Lena Jeger |
Personal details | |
Born | (1924-04-16)16 April 1924 Glasgow, Scotland |
Died | 11 August 2010(2010-08-11) (aged 86) Sussex, England |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse |
Jeanne Smith (m. 1951) |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Lincoln College, Oxford |
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