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David Mudd

1933 – 2020

British politician

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About David Mudd

Lived 1933 – 2020 (aged 86). David Mudd was a British politician.

William David Mudd (2 June 1933 – 28 April 2020) was a British politician.

Mudd was born in Falmouth, Cornwall, in June 1933. He was educated at Truro Cathedral School and was a member of the Tavistock Urban District Council from 1959 to 1961. He carried out his National service on merchant ships in the 1950s and, after working for a brief period as a stage manager in ballrooms all over the UK, he decided to take on a career in radio and television broadcast journalism.

He was Conservative MP for Falmouth and Camborne from 1970 until 1992, when he stood down. It was considered a surprise when he decided to stand in his old constituency at the 2005 general election as an independent candidate. He came fifth with 2% of the vote.

In the 1970s, Mudd was a member of Mebyon Kernow as well as the Conservative Party. He was also a newsreader on Westward Television in the 1970s and a Cornish bard.

He died in Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, Devon in April 2020 at the age of 86.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Truro Cathedral School
Positions held
Member of the 50th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
William David Mudd

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Mudd?

British politician (1933-2020)

When was David Mudd born?

David Mudd was born on 2 June 1933 in Falmouth.

When did David Mudd die?

David Mudd died on 28 April 2020 in Plymouth.

What was David Mudd's occupation?

David Mudd was a politician.

What nationality was David Mudd?

David Mudd was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Mudd

· Wikidata: Q5237784

· DBpedia: David Mudd

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