About Alfred Williams
Lived 1897 – 1985 (aged 87–88). Alfred Williams was a British politician.
Alfred Martyn Williams (14 May 1897 – 1 March 1985) was a British naval officer and Conservative MP for North Cornwall.
He won the seat from the Liberals in 1924, but lost it to them in 1929. He unsuccessfully tried to win it back from them at the 1931 general election and a by-election in 1932.
He was also High Sheriff of Cornwall in 1938. He was the father of Hugh Martyn Williams.
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Who was Alfred Williams?
politician (1897-1985)
When was Alfred Williams born?
Alfred Williams was born in 1897.
When did Alfred Williams die?
Alfred Williams died on 1 March 1985.
What was Alfred Williams's occupation?
Alfred Williams was a politician.
What nationality was Alfred Williams?
Alfred Williams was British.
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· DBpedia: Alfred Martyn Williams
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