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Arnold Silverstone, Baron Ashdown

1911 – 1977

British life peer

Entrepreneur Politician

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About Arnold Silverstone, Baron Ashdown

Lived 1911 – 1977 (aged 65). Arnold Silverstone, Baron Ashdown was a British entrepreneur and politician.

Arnold Silverstone, Baron Ashdown (28 September 1911 24 July 1977) was a British life peer.

Arnold Ashdown was a property developer who developed Ashdown House, on Victoria Street, London SW1. He was also involved with the Conservative Party under Edward Heath.

Having been knighted in 1964, Silverstone was created Baron Ashdown, of Chelwood in the County of East Sussex on 3 January 1975.

He was the brother of Lord Stone.

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Important facts

Born

28 September 1911, Llanelli

Birth century

20th century

Died

24 July 1977

Occupation

Entrepreneur, politician

Nationality

United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Positions held

Member of the House of Lords

People in Arnold Silverstone, Baron Ashdown's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Edward Heath

1916 – 2005

Politician

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Arnold Silverstone, Baron Ashdown's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Arnold Silverstone, Baron Ashdown?

British life peer (1911-1977)

When was Arnold Silverstone, Baron Ashdown born?

Arnold Silverstone, Baron Ashdown was born on 28 September 1911 in Llanelli.

When did Arnold Silverstone, Baron Ashdown die?

Arnold Silverstone, Baron Ashdown died on 24 July 1977.

What was Arnold Silverstone, Baron Ashdown's occupation?

Arnold Silverstone, Baron Ashdown was an entrepreneur and politician.

What nationality was Arnold Silverstone, Baron Ashdown?

Arnold Silverstone, Baron Ashdown was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arnold Silverstone, Baron Ashdown

· Wikidata: Q4795256

· DBpedia: Arnold Silverstone, Baron Ashdown

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