About George Sylvester
Lived 1898 – 1961 (aged 63). George Sylvester was a British politician and miner.
George Oscar Sylvester (14 September 1898 – 26 October 1961) was a Labour Party politician in England.
He was elected as Member of Parliament (MP) for Normanton in West Yorkshire at a by-election in 1947 following the resignation of the Labour MP Tom Smith.
Before going into politics, he was a miner. At the 1950 general election, he was returned for the neighbouring Pontefract constituency, and held the seat until he died in office aged 63. At the 1962 Pontefract by-election held following his death, the seat was held for Labour by Joe Harper.
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Who was George Sylvester?
British politician (1898-1961)
When was George Sylvester born?
George Sylvester was born on 14 September 1898.
When did George Sylvester die?
George Sylvester died on 26 October 1961.
What was George Sylvester's occupation?
George Sylvester was a politician and miner.
What nationality was George Sylvester?
George Sylvester was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Sylvester. https://biography.guide/george-sylvester/
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