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Cyril Hamnett, Baron Hamnett

1906 – 1980

British politician

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Lived 1906 – 1980 (aged 73). Cyril Hamnett, Baron Hamnett was a British functionary, politician, journalist and trade unionist.

Cyril Hamnett, Baron Hamnett (20 May 1906 – 17 March 1980) was a British journalist and politician.

He was the son of James Henry Hamnett and was educated at Manchester Technical School. In 1950 and in the following year, he contested Knutsford unsuccessfully for Labour.

On 6 July 1970, for his services to the Cooperative movement, he was created a life peer with the title Baron Hamnett, of Warrington, in the County Palatine of Lancaster.

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Important facts

Born

6 July 1906

Birth century

20th century

Died

17 March 1980

Occupation

Functionary, politician, journalist, trade unionist

Nationality

United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Positions held

Member of the House of Lords

People in Cyril Hamnett, Baron Hamnett's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

James Henry

1833 – 1911

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Cyril Hamnett, Baron Hamnett?

British politician (1906-1980)

When was Cyril Hamnett, Baron Hamnett born?

Cyril Hamnett, Baron Hamnett was born on 6 July 1906.

When did Cyril Hamnett, Baron Hamnett die?

Cyril Hamnett, Baron Hamnett died on 17 March 1980.

What was Cyril Hamnett, Baron Hamnett's occupation?

Cyril Hamnett, Baron Hamnett was a functionary, politician, journalist and trade unionist.

What nationality was Cyril Hamnett, Baron Hamnett?

Cyril Hamnett, Baron Hamnett was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Cyril Hamnett, Baron Hamnett

· Wikidata: Q5200749

· DBpedia: Cyril Hamnett, Baron Hamnett

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