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David Logan

1871 – 1964

British politician

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Lived 1871 – 1964 (aged 92). David Logan was a British politician.

David Gilbert Logan CBE (22 November 1871 – 25 February 1964), known as Davie Logan, was a Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom of Scots-Irish descent. He succeeded T.P. O'Connor as member of Parliament for Liverpool Scotland in 1929 (44 years after O'Connor had been first elected). He was the oldest MP in Parliament when he died in 1964.

Biography Born in the Scotland Road area of Liverpool, Logan was the son of Thomas Logan, a ship's cook, and Catherine (McHugh) Logan. Logan was later surpassed by S. O. Davies, who died in office aged 92. Logan was the earliest-born MP to serve under the 70-year reign of Elizabeth II.

Logan was a longtime associate of the previous MP (O'Connor), as well as having his own strong involvement in the Irish Nationalist movement prior to joining the Labour Party, serving on Liverpool City Council as a nationalist councillor.

He was elected for the Scotland ward from 1909 to 1911, then represented Scotland North from 1911 to 1918 as a Nationalist councillor, before taking the Labour whip. He served until 1931, before becoming an Alderman and leader of Liverpool Labour party from 1942 to 1951.

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Member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom, 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
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David Gilbert Logan

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Logan?

British politician (1871-1964)

When was David Logan born?

David Logan was born on 22 November 1871.

When did David Logan die?

David Logan died on 25 February 1964.

What was David Logan's occupation?

David Logan was a politician.

What nationality was David Logan?

David Logan was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Logan

· Wikidata: Q5236738

· DBpedia: David Logan (British politician)

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