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Cyril Carr

1926 – 1981

British politician

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About Cyril Carr

Lived 1926 – 1981 (aged 54–55). Cyril Carr was a British politician and lawyer.

Cyril Eric Carr (1926 – 1 November 1981) was a British Liberal Party politician.

Living in Liverpool, Carr became the senior partner in a legal firm. He was active in the Liverpool Liberal Party, and was elected to Liverpool City Council in 1962. He focused on building the party's strength in the city, and served as chairman of the Liberal Party nationally from 1972 for a year. In 1974, the Liberals became the largest party in Liverpool, and Carr served for a year as leader of the council.

Also in 1974, Carr involved himself in successful negotiations to release the Pentecostal minister David Hathaway from prison in Czechoslovakia, where he had been charged with distributing religious literature. In 1975, he proposed the addition of "Social Democrat" to the Liberal Party's name, as he believed that this would appeal to both Labour Party and some Conservative Party voters. This suggestion was not taken up until the 1988, when the Liberals merged with the Social Democratic Party.

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Important facts

Born
1926
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Lord Mayor of Liverpool
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Cyril Eric Carr

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Cyril Carr?

British politician

When was Cyril Carr born?

Cyril Carr was born in 1926.

When did Cyril Carr die?

Cyril Carr died on 1 November 1981.

What was Cyril Carr's occupation?

Cyril Carr was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Cyril Carr?

Cyril Carr was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Cyril Carr

· Wikidata: Q5200659

· DBpedia: Cyril Carr

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