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David Llewellyn

1916 – 1992

British politician

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About David Llewellyn

Lived 1916 – 1992 (aged 76). David Llewellyn was a British politician.

Sir David Treharne Llewellyn (17 January 1916 – 9 August 1992), was a British Conservative politician and junior minister.

Early life Llewellyn was the son of the Welsh industrialist Sir David Llewellyn, 1st Baronet. Sir Rhys and Sir Harry Llewellyn were his elder brothers.

He was educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge, graduating in 1938 with a Bachelor of Arts. and served under Winston Churchill as Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department from 1951 to 1952. He was created a Knight Bachelor, for political and public services, in the 1960 New Year Honours List.

Personal life On 18 February 1950, Llewellyn married Joan Anne Williams (1916–2013), a daughter of Robert Henry Williams. She was head of the wartime Cabinet Office cypher office. Together, they had two sons and one daughter:

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Eton College, Trinity Hall
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
Also known as
Sir David Treharne Llewellyn

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Llewellyn?

British politician (1916-1992)

When was David Llewellyn born?

David Llewellyn was born on 17 January 1916 in Aberdare.

When did David Llewellyn die?

David Llewellyn died on 9 August 1992 in Yattendon.

What was David Llewellyn's occupation?

David Llewellyn was a politician.

What nationality was David Llewellyn?

David Llewellyn was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Llewellyn

· Wikidata: Q5236686

· DBpedia: David Llewellyn (British politician)

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