Alex Timpson
British campaigner on children’s issues
About Alex Timpson
Lived 1946 – 2016 (aged 69). Alex Timpson was a British.
Alexandra Winkfield Timpson MBE (née Dodd; 25 April 1946 – 5 January 2016) was a British campaigner for children's rights.
She grew up in Lymm, Cheshire. Together with her husband John Timpson, she had three children (including politicians Edward Timpson and James Timpson, Baron Timpson), adopted two more, and fostered at least ninety other children.
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Who was Alex Timpson?
British campaigner on children’s issues
When was Alex Timpson born?
Alex Timpson was born on 25 April 1946.
When did Alex Timpson die?
Alex Timpson died on 5 January 2016.
What nationality was Alex Timpson?
Alex Timpson was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alex Timpson. https://biography.guide/alex-timpson/
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