Donald Limon
British public servant who served as Clerk of the House of Commons from 1994 to 1997
About Donald Limon
Lived 1932 – 2012 (aged 79). Donald Limon was a civil servant.
Sir Donald William Limon, KCB (29 October 1932 – 26 July 2012) was a British public servant who served as Clerk of the House of Commons from 1994 to 1997.
Early life Limon was born on 29 October 1932 in Hartlepool to Arthur Limon, the borough treasurer of West Hartlepool, and Dora Limon. A keen cricketer, he played for the school first elevens and was captain of his house team. He was Head of House, the Caffinites, in his final year. On 1 November 1994, he was appointed Clerk of the House of Commons therefore becoming chief executive of the house.
Honours Limon was appointed Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in the 1993 New Year Honours. He was promoted to Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB) in the 1997 Queen's Birthday Honours.
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British public servant who served as Clerk of the House of Commons from 1994 to 1997
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Donald Limon was born on 29 October 1932.
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Donald Limon died on 26 July 2012.
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Donald Limon was a civil servant.
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