About Douglas Glover
Lived 1908 – 1982 (aged 73). Douglas Glover was a British politician.
Colonel Sir Douglas Glover, (13 February 1908 – 15 January 1982 ) was a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom who served as Member of Parliament for Ormskirk, in Lancashire, from 1953 until 1970, and was a colonel in the Army during World War II. Sometime Chairman of the Conservative Party and of the British Anti-Slavery Society.
Biography Glover was educated at Giggleswick School, where he was later became a governor,
In later life, he moved to Switzerland where Baroness Thatcher, a close friend, would often spend her summer holidays visiting Sir Douglas and his wife. Glover died of cancer in Switzerland in January 1982.
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Who was Douglas Glover?
British politician (1908-1982)
When was Douglas Glover born?
Douglas Glover was born on 13 February 1908 in London.
When did Douglas Glover die?
Douglas Glover died on 15 January 1982.
What was Douglas Glover's occupation?
Douglas Glover was a politician.
What nationality was Douglas Glover?
Douglas Glover was British.
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