Geoffrey Van Orden
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Brigadier Geoffrey Charles Van Orden CBE (born 10 April 1945) is a British politician and former British Army officer who served as Leader of the Conservatives in the European Parliament from 2019 to 2020. He was a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the East of England region from 1999 to 2020.
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Geoffrey Van Orden | |
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Leader of the Conservatives in the European Parliament | |
In office 2 July 2019 – 31 January 2020 | |
Preceded by | Ashley Fox |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Member of the European Parliament for East of England | |
In office 10 June 1999 – 31 January 2020 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | (1945-04-10) 10 April 1945 (age 79) Waterlooville, Hampshire, England |
Political party | Conservative |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | University of Sussex |
Profession | Soldier |
Awards | CBE |
Website | www.geoffreyvanorden.com |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1964–1994 |
Rank | Brigadier |
Unit | Intelligence Corps |
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