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Herbert Wragg

1880 – 1956

British politician

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About Herbert Wragg

Lived 1880 – 1956 (aged 75–76). Herbert Wragg was a British politician.

Sir Herbert Wragg (1880 – 13 February 1956) was a British Conservative Party politician who served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Belper in Derbyshire from 1923 to 1929 and from 1931 to 1945.

He was first elected at the 1923 general election, winning the seat from the Liberal MP John Hancock. He was re-elected at the 1924 election, but at the 1929 general election he lost the seat to the Labour candidate Jack Lees.

Wragg regained the seat at the 1931 general election, and represented Belper in the House of Commons until he retired at the 1945 general election.

He was a son of John Downing and Maria Wragg; his two brothers, Frederick William and Norman John, were killed in the First World War. The family grave is in St Wystan's Churchyard, Bretby. He was chairman of Thomas Wragg and Sons, Ltd, glazed ware manufacturers. Sir Herbert Wragg Way in Swadlincote is named after him.

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Born
1880
Birth century
Occupation
Positions held
Member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Herbert Wragg?

British politician (1880-1956)

When was Herbert Wragg born?

Herbert Wragg was born in 1880.

When did Herbert Wragg die?

Herbert Wragg died on 13 February 1956.

What was Herbert Wragg's occupation?

Herbert Wragg was a politician.

What nationality was Herbert Wragg?

Herbert Wragg was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Herbert Wragg

· Wikidata: Q11327314

· DBpedia: Herbert Wragg

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