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Harry Cunningham Brodie

1875 – 1956

British politician

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Lived 1875 – 1956 (aged 81). Harry Cunningham Brodie was a British politician.

Harry Cunningham Brodie (18 January 1875 – 27 February 1956) was a Canadian-British Liberal Party politician and businessman.

He was born in Victoria, British Columbia, the eldest son of John Brodie, of Hamsell Manor, Sussex. He was educated at Winchester School. He married in 1909, Mabel Hart, a daughter of Sir Robert Hart. They had two sons. His wife died in 1951.

Political career He was a member of the Liberal Eighty Club. Standing for the first time, he was elected Liberal MP for the Reigate Division of Surrey, at the 1906 General Election, gaining the seat from the Conservatives. He served just one parliamentary term, losing the seat back to the Conservatives at the General Election of January 1910. He did not stand for parliament again.

Military career He was a Major in the Middlesex Yeomanry (Duke of Cambridge's Hussars). During World War I, he served in Egypt in 1915–16 and France in 1917.

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Member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom

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Who was Harry Cunningham Brodie?

British politician (1875-1956)

When was Harry Cunningham Brodie born?

Harry Cunningham Brodie was born on 18 January 1875.

When did Harry Cunningham Brodie die?

Harry Cunningham Brodie died on 27 February 1956.

What was Harry Cunningham Brodie's occupation?

Harry Cunningham Brodie was a politician.

What nationality was Harry Cunningham Brodie?

Harry Cunningham Brodie was British.

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· Wikipedia: Harry Cunningham Brodie

· Wikidata: Q15998793

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