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Charles Gibson

1889 – 1977

British politician

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About Charles Gibson

Lived 1889 – 1977 (aged 87). Charles Gibson was a British politician.

Charles William Gibson (7 April 1889 – 22 March 1977) was a British Labour Party politician.

At the 1945 general election, he was returned as Member of Parliament for Kennington. When that constituency was abolished for the 1950 general election, he was elected for the Clapham constituency. He held that seat until the 1959 election, when he was defeated by the Conservative candidate Alan Glyn. OutLine of his Political Career Member Independent Labour Party & Labour Party (1909–1964) Member of the Lambeth Borough Council (1918–1931) Member of Parliament for Kennington (1945–1949) Member of Parliament for Clapham (1949–1959) Member of London County Council (1928–1964), representing Vauxhall Treasurer of the Trade union group of Labour MPs (1951–1964) Member of the Estimates Committee of the House of Commons (1958–1964) Vice-Chair of LCC Housing Committee (1934–1939) Chair of LCC Housing Committee (1943–1950) Justice of the Peace (1944–1964)

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Important facts

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Occupation
Positions held
Member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Charles William Gibson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Gibson?

British politician (1889-1977)

When was Charles Gibson born?

Charles Gibson was born on 7 April 1889.

When did Charles Gibson die?

Charles Gibson died on 22 March 1977.

What was Charles Gibson's occupation?

Charles Gibson was a politician.

What nationality was Charles Gibson?

Charles Gibson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Gibson

· Wikidata: Q5078023

· DBpedia: Charles Gibson (British politician)

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