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David Ginsburg

1921 – 1994

British politician

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Lived 1921 – 1994 (aged 73). David Ginsburg was a British politician.

David Ginsburg (18 March 1921 – 18 March 1994) was a British politician.

Ginsburg was educated at University College School, Hampstead, and Balliol College, Oxford. During his time at Oxford University, he was chair of the Oxford University Democratic Socialist Club. He was an economist and market research expert and was secretary of the Labour Party's research department.

At the 1959 general election, he was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Dewsbury in the West Riding of Yorkshire.

In 1981, Ginsburg was among the Labour MPs who defected to the new Social Democratic Party. In 1983, he polled 25% of the vote in Dewsbury, coming third and possibly having the effect of splitting the Labour vote and helping the Conservative candidate John Whitfield win.

Ginsburg died in 1994 on his 73rd birthday.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Balliol College
Positions held
Member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Awards
The Louis and Artur Lucian Award in Cardiovascular Diseases

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Ginsburg?

British politician (1921-1994)

When was David Ginsburg born?

David Ginsburg was born on 18 March 1921.

When did David Ginsburg die?

David Ginsburg died on 18 March 1994.

What was David Ginsburg's occupation?

David Ginsburg was a politician.

What nationality was David Ginsburg?

David Ginsburg was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Ginsburg

· Wikidata: Q5234151

· DBpedia: David Ginsburg (politician)

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